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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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I'm using a mechanical oil pressure gauge that I had conncted to that aluminum part above the oil filter. Now I installed a SC and I'm using that connection for the SC oil feed line. Is there any plugged oil path where I can connect the oil line for my gauge?
I don't want to use a t-piece and connect it down there again, 'cause usually to hook up a oil gauge you want to pick a spot in the block which is as far away from the pump as possible which would be the oil pressure sending unit, but I also don't want to use a t-piece here, is there any ๓ther plugged hole in the block?

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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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is the oil pressure sending unit actually required? I know it would throw a code if it would be removed, but can't it be deleted in the PCM? like I said I'm using a mechanical gauge, so the OPSU basically is just there to keep the PCM happy...
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PCM doesnt care about oil pressure. Use the factory location at the back of the block.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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so you mean I can just remove the stock OPSU and it won't throw any codes?
that would be cool!
I made me a special 27mm socket today, it makes the removal of the OPSU a snap:






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No, there will not be any codes. The only prob will be the check gauges light glowing if it isnt hooked up.
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Would not having the oil pressure sender hooked up cause any issues with the drive by wire controls?
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why dont you want to use a t?
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