OIL sensor from the motor

[DeK]

Hello,

I want install myself the gauges supplementary (oil temperature and voltage). for my MC S, where is the OIL sensor at the motor ?

who have the plan for this sensor ? who must i install this ???

thank for you reponse

[MrSpaz]

I seem to remember reading that the oil temp sensor for the aux. guages fit into the drain plug on the oil pan. Can't remember where I heard that though, so it may be bohunkus.

[Z1GZAG N]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeK

Hello,

I want install myself the gauges supplementary (oil temperature and voltage). for my MC S, where is the OIL sensor at the motor ?

who have the plan for this sensor ? who must i install this ???

thank for you reponse

The oil pressure sensor is right next to the oil filter. Find sensor. Disconnect wire, unscrew sensor, screw in T fitting with original sensor screwed in the end. Screw oil pressure line or sensor for gauge into other opening.

It's a whole lot of screw'n around.

Some have drilled the end of the oil filter canister, but don't do it. The canister is too thin to hold threads and not leak, plus you have to remove it everytime you change the oil.

[DeK]

OK for the pressure, and for the temperature ?

i want install the temperature OIL sensor (not pressure), I must look the oil filter

[Z1GZAG N]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeK

OK for the pressure, and for the temperature ?

i want install the temperature OIL sensor (not pressure), I must look the oil filter

The sensor I'm talking about measures the pressure.

I'm not sure it would be a good place to tie in for oil temp. After looking for the oil pressure sensor and finding it, I asked the service manager at the Mini dealership what threads the block would have and if there was a problem tapping in at this point for my oil pressure gauge. He gladly told me that was the best place to get oil pressure. You might ask your service manager about the oil temp location if no one can tell you on here.

Good Luck

[DeK]

The problem is result, I have the "instruction" from MINI (9 pages) for this operation, with plan, electric schémas, and explication, very simple !!!
my garage at print for me this instruction, and i have order the part with gauges in silver, tuesday is good, i can work this part at may S !!!

many thank for help

[DeK]

after 3 hours meticulous assenbly, the result is very good, i am happy to my work

show the pictures... many thank for your support

what is your opinion for that ???

[obehave]

Very nice. Good looking result.
How much did you have to pay your little helper??

[vagt6]

Obviously, DeK has some excellent help there in the front seat!

Very enthusiastic, too!