Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 at 22:15
G'day Roachie,
I'm more than happy to answer any questions that are within my ability to answer correctly, so Fire Away!! (lol)...
Correct on the pressure switch, & this is undoubtedly the most common method used to connect a gauge.. via an appropriate "T" here...
The larger inhex plug adjacent?
well it certainly looks like it would access the pressure circuit, however, I've never had this one out, so I have no idea what's behind it..
BTW, the alloy housing to which the filters are mounted actually houses an oil cooler... Not sure how effective it is, mounted to
the block, but I digress......
The 2 small inhex plugs behind the fuel pump may indeed access the pressure gallery, but I wouldn't be going there...
If you have a look on the LH side of
the block, just behind the alt. mounting bracket, you'll see a 3/8 BSP plug w/- a 12mm hex hd....
This accesses the oil return gallery... Right next to this (about 25mm), is a 1/8" BSP plug w/- 5mm F/hex same as those behind the pump...
I know this one taps the pressure gallery, as I've taken the feed for a by-pass filter here, & certainly more accessible if you choose to locate the pressure sender here...
These 2 openings are used on earlier (GQ) models for oil supply/return for the alt-mounted vacuum pump...
Thread sealant?.. one word... "loc-tite".. (or is that 2 words??)
Undoubtedly the best would be the one intended for hydraulic fittings...
I've found Permatek #3 (form-a-gasket) to be quite OK as
well...
Catch ya later..... Ed.
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