Engine Knock Help!!!
OK I need help again, I bought this oil pressure gauge http://www.harborfreight.com/engine-...kit-98949.html and there doesnt seem to be an adapter that is the right size, there is one the is close and will tighten up but as soon as you start the vehicle and pressure builds it starts leaking badly, any one know what the land rover adapter looks like and where I can get one?
Three Wheeling
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: pataskala, ohio
i have the same guage. i got the adapter at jegs. its made by autometer. i believe it is m12x1.5 and i believe the sender is 1/4. were you able to put the sender directly into the front cover? it didnt look like it would fit so i made an extension with a copper tubing kit.
Baja
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Pittsburgh PA suburbs.
Spike,
The adapter you speak of that mounts between the filter and the block, is that something you can use and do a oil pressure guage inside the vehicle or what. Thanks for all your good input.
Would removing the valve covers and taking a peek inside tell me anything regarding the possible gunk inside?
The adapter you speak of that mounts between the filter and the block, is that something you can use and do a oil pressure guage inside the vehicle or what. Thanks for all your good input.
Would removing the valve covers and taking a peek inside tell me anything regarding the possible gunk inside?
Mudding
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Dallas, Tx
I have that oil filter sandwich adapter from glowshift installed on my 03 it has three ports and comes with two plugs, I hooked up the glowshift oil pressure gauge with it and it works like a charm, it extends the filter by an inch, no problem running longer filters either. However I have always wondered if there is a HUGE difference in between the pressure at the adapter versus the factory pressure point on the cover, it bothers me but I deal. glowshift really has some good quality stuff for the money.
Baja
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From: Pittsburgh PA suburbs.
There is a oil pressure sending unit thing that sandwiches between the oil filter and the filter mount and then you run your oil PSI gauge off of that, it will work on any car or truck.
I forget what it is called but several guys on here have bought one and there is a link somewhere on the forum.
I will see if I can find it unless you find it first.
I forget what it is called but several guys on here have bought one and there is a link somewhere on the forum.
I will see if I can find it unless you find it first.
I took a look at that site and chatted with their tech rep. They are all reudced to 29.99 or 34.99. They don't list the Land Rover, but he said it uses a 3/4 - 16 thread (3 inch outer diameter).
They have various guages for $50-70.
They also have a oil cooler kit for 129.99 that has the oil filter adapter plate and a small radiator type cooler.
Where does the Freight Harbor unit mount on the engine??
It would be nice to add a full-time oil pressure guage.
Another question: what is the fix if it is the oil pump/sludge issue????
Baja
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Pittsburgh PA suburbs.
I have that oil filter sandwich adapter from glowshift installed on my 03 it has three ports and comes with two plugs, I hooked up the glowshift oil pressure gauge with it and it works like a charm, it extends the filter by an inch, no problem running longer filters either. However I have always wondered if there is a HUGE difference in between the pressure at the adapter versus the factory pressure point on the cover, it bothers me but I deal. glowshift really has some good quality stuff for the money.
Which pressure guage did you get? how is it mounted?
I want to add a decent oil pressure guage to my 97.
Mudding
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Dallas, Tx
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/black...ure-gauge.aspx
I mounted water temp and oil pressure gauges on the a pillar right above the tweeter in a ..you guessed it, glowshift brand two gauge pod.
I mounted water temp and oil pressure gauges on the a pillar right above the tweeter in a ..you guessed it, glowshift brand two gauge pod.