Oil pressure guage [Archive]

nhmercracer

08-17-2007, 05:26 AM

Hi everyone,

I want to install an oil pressure gauge in my 99 C280. Can anyone tell / show (with a pic) me where I can install a sensor for electric, or line for mechanical oil pressure gauge? any help would be great.

Sean

nhmercracer

08-20-2007, 05:22 AM

No one?

Not even MTI?

Sean

illusionaryline

03-31-2009, 04:47 AM

also need this info! thanks!!

nhmercracer

04-01-2009, 10:35 AM

I had a small oil leak a couple of months ago. I think I know where I can get the pressure from. I'll post some pics this weekend. I'd have to buy another gasket to remove the part again.

nhmercracer

02-25-2011, 01:49 PM

Solved this issue long ago. Now I can post about it.

I used the oil pressure test port, and an Auto Meter adapter. The gauge is a cheapie for now.

"Pagoda" plumbing for oil pressure gauge:

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_22911.JPG

Another view:

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_22921.JPG

Interior shot:

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_22931.JPG

pnsji

02-25-2011, 01:56 PM

Excellent. Normal condition, how many psi? Which engine is this? and nice 13 ball shift knob!

nhmercracer

02-25-2011, 02:19 PM

M112 V6. 60psi cold at idle with fresh 0W-40 about 25psi warmed up at idle. 50-60psi @ 3000rpm.