Oil filter sandwich plate adapters....
09-14-2010, 01:25 AM
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Oil filter sandwich plate adapters....
Hey guys I was wondering how most of y'all go about getting oil pressure for your oil pressure guages... I'm looking for different options because I've been using oil filter sandwich adapters and have been unable to permanently prevent oil leakage...
I first used an ebay adapter and when that leaked i dumped it and got a better unit made by Prosport. When even that leaked I realized the problem was that the diameter of the stock filter was too small to make a good seal. I found that WIX filter number 51334 fits the tC's thread size but is much wider to create a better seal with the plate adapters. That was fine for a bit but even this has started leaking. Its a very slow drip that is tolerable, but I would really prefer to eliminate it all together.
Have you guys found a sandwich plate that creates a more reliable seal or do you know of other ways to get pressure?
I would appreciate any help
I first used an ebay adapter and when that leaked i dumped it and got a better unit made by Prosport. When even that leaked I realized the problem was that the diameter of the stock filter was too small to make a good seal. I found that WIX filter number 51334 fits the tC's thread size but is much wider to create a better seal with the plate adapters. That was fine for a bit but even this has started leaking. Its a very slow drip that is tolerable, but I would really prefer to eliminate it all together.
Have you guys found a sandwich plate that creates a more reliable seal or do you know of other ways to get pressure?
I would appreciate any help
09-14-2010, 04:35 AM
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^^ so what's your take on installing an oil pressure gauge in a tC that is currently setup as an N/A config. ? Taking into account the issues stated above by the OP in this thread. I may go F/I in the future and I know it'll be safe to do it on my tC as it's not my DD. It sits in a insulated/heated garage and gets modded.
Obviously knowing what your oil pressure is on a turbo setup is very critical. But IMHO I think even in a N/A setup it's never a bad thing to know what your oil pressure is.
this sub-question anyone with actual experience using any of the Glowshift brand gauges on their Scions... and more specifically in a tC please chime in.
Given that the OP in this thread was/is looking for options to try with the gauge issue. I figured that my post would keep this thread on topic. Looking for quality and reliable gauges.
09-14-2010, 04:48 AM
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Hey guys I was wondering how most of y'all go about getting oil pressure for your oil pressure guages... I'm looking for different options because I've been using oil filter sandwich adapters and have been unable to permanently prevent oil leakage...
I first used an ebay adapter and when that leaked i dumped it and got a better unit made by Prosport. When even that leaked I realized the problem was that the diameter of the stock filter was too small to make a good seal. I found that WIX filter number 51334 fits the tC's thread size but is much wider to create a better seal with the plate adapters. That was fine for a bit but even this has started leaking. Its a very slow drip that is tolerable, but I would really prefer to eliminate it all together.
Have you guys found a sandwich plate that creates a more reliable seal or do you know of other ways to get pressure?
I would appreciate any help
I first used an ebay adapter and when that leaked i dumped it and got a better unit made by Prosport. When even that leaked I realized the problem was that the diameter of the stock filter was too small to make a good seal. I found that WIX filter number 51334 fits the tC's thread size but is much wider to create a better seal with the plate adapters. That was fine for a bit but even this has started leaking. Its a very slow drip that is tolerable, but I would really prefer to eliminate it all together.
Have you guys found a sandwich plate that creates a more reliable seal or do you know of other ways to get pressure?
I would appreciate any help
It does not leak. The other option is to to a brass tee off of the cylinder head where the factory oil pressure sensor is installed. We also use the brass tee there to feed the oil to the turbo in our spec-ss turbo kit. However i would not advice mounting a heavy oil pressure sensor unit off of the cylinder head tee fitting since the weight of the sensor may break the brass fitting and that could spell disaster.
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09-14-2010, 04:50 AM
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Hey guys I was wondering how most of y'all go about getting oil pressure for your oil pressure guages... I'm looking for different options because I've been using oil filter sandwich adapters and have been unable to permanently prevent oil leakage...
I first used an ebay adapter and when that leaked i dumped it and got a better unit made by Prosport. When even that leaked I realized the problem was that the diameter of the stock filter was too small to make a good seal. I found that WIX filter number 51334 fits the tC's thread size but is much wider to create a better seal with the plate adapters. That was fine for a bit but even this has started leaking. Its a very slow drip that is tolerable, but I would really prefer to eliminate it all together.
Have you guys found a sandwich plate that creates a more reliable seal or do you know of other ways to get pressure?
I would appreciate any help
I first used an ebay adapter and when that leaked i dumped it and got a better unit made by Prosport. When even that leaked I realized the problem was that the diameter of the stock filter was too small to make a good seal. I found that WIX filter number 51334 fits the tC's thread size but is much wider to create a better seal with the plate adapters. That was fine for a bit but even this has started leaking. Its a very slow drip that is tolerable, but I would really prefer to eliminate it all together.
Have you guys found a sandwich plate that creates a more reliable seal or do you know of other ways to get pressure?
I would appreciate any help
The other option is to use a brass tee off of the cylinder head where the factory oil pressure sensor is installed. We also use the brass tee there to feed the oil to the turbo in our spec-ss turbo kit. However i would not advice mounting a heavy oil pressure sensor unit off of the cylinder head tee fitting since the weight of the sensor may break the brass fitting and that could spell disaster.
MrC
09-15-2010, 04:44 PM
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09-15-2010, 11:04 PM
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sigh, just ordered a Greddy adapter.... so tired of spending money...
haha thanks for the recommendations guys hopefully this works better, I'll update
.......anyone want to buy a Prosport or eBay adapter?... lol
haha thanks for the recommendations guys hopefully this works better, I'll update
.......anyone want to buy a Prosport or eBay adapter?... lol
09-16-2010, 07:48 PM
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I know you just ordered a sandwhich adapter, but for those curious of other options; I just tee it off of the cylinder head. You can find the fitting at Home Depot and I think it's only a couple bucks.
Used a little liquid thread sealant and I don't have any leakage.
Used a little liquid thread sealant and I don't have any leakage.
09-22-2012, 06:17 AM
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Use the greddy adaptor, we use it on our time attack tc without any issues or leaks. see link: http://www.ptuningscion.com/subdir/i...niversal%20Fit
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