Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

Hi All,

I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should ask
here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other option
was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for engine oil
coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I don't know
whether I need it or not.

Thanks
TW
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'01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
thinks the engine has no oil pressure.

And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

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"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
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> Hi All,
>
> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
> don't know whether I need it or not.
>
> Thanks
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
>

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
thinks the engine has no oil pressure.

And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

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"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
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> Hi All,
>
> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
> don't know whether I need it or not.
>
> Thanks
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
>

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
thinks the engine has no oil pressure.

And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

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"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:dehcp2$nm8$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Hi All,
>
> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
> don't know whether I need it or not.
>
> Thanks
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
>

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
thinks the engine has no oil pressure.

And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

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"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:dehcp2$nm8$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Hi All,
>
> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
> don't know whether I need it or not.
>
> Thanks
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>
>

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

Billy Ray did pass the time by typing:
> If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
> all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
> thinks the engine has no oil pressure.
>
> And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

Yeabut... without a flow of oil the temperature sensor will just indicate
block temperature. That's why they say to put it in the oil pan even
though that's a pain and to do it properly you should remove the pan
to get rid of any stray metal.

>> Hi All,
>>
>> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
>> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
>> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
>> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
>> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
>> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
>> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
>> don't know whether I need it or not.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>> ---------
>> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
>> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

Billy Ray did pass the time by typing:
> If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
> all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
> thinks the engine has no oil pressure.
>
> And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

Yeabut... without a flow of oil the temperature sensor will just indicate
block temperature. That's why they say to put it in the oil pan even
though that's a pain and to do it properly you should remove the pan
to get rid of any stray metal.

>> Hi All,
>>
>> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
>> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
>> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
>> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
>> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
>> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
>> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
>> don't know whether I need it or not.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>> ---------
>> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
>> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

Billy Ray did pass the time by typing:
> If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
> all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
> thinks the engine has no oil pressure.
>
> And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

Yeabut... without a flow of oil the temperature sensor will just indicate
block temperature. That's why they say to put it in the oil pan even
though that's a pain and to do it properly you should remove the pan
to get rid of any stray metal.

>> Hi All,
>>
>> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
>> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
>> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
>> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
>> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
>> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
>> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
>> don't know whether I need it or not.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>> ---------
>> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
>> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

Billy Ray did pass the time by typing:
> If you put in a tee then your stock oil sending unit will still work. with
> all the computers on-board nowadays there may be problems if the computer
> thinks the engine has no oil pressure.
>
> And a tee will only cost a couple dollars and a few minutes work to install

Yeabut... without a flow of oil the temperature sensor will just indicate
block temperature. That's why they say to put it in the oil pan even
though that's a pain and to do it properly you should remove the pan
to get rid of any stray metal.

>> Hi All,
>>
>> I want to install an engine oil temperature gauge on my '01 TJ without
>> having to drill a hole in the oil pan. What is the easiest way of doing
>> this. One of the local shops here suggested perhaps putting a tee on the
>> oil pressure hole on the block and see if it works. I thought I should
>> ask here and may be someone will be a brilliantly simple idea. The other
>> option was to use a oil filter sandwich plate (which is normally for
>> engine oil coolers), but I don't want the cooler at this stage because I
>> don't know whether I need it or not.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>> ---------
>> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
>> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL

Re: Installing engine oil temperature gauge - TJ
 

I'd think it would be close enough for government work, though.
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DougW wrote:
>
> Yeabut... without a flow of oil the temperature sensor will just indicate
> block temperature. That's why they say to put it in the oil pan even
> though that's a pain and to do it properly you should remove the pan
> to get rid of any stray metal.