Not sure if this is the right forum to post this in but can anyone tell me how to wire the oil pressure gauge to a 2.2L in a 96 cav?? Thanks
yes recently wired one in on the back of the engine there is a sensor the that activates the light on the dash you can put a t pipe on it and wire the sensor to that it it works great
There are two pipe plugs located underneathe the intake runners, just above the oil filter pad. use a 1/4" drive ratchet to to remove the plug and install your sending unit (if an electric gauge) or capilary tube nut (if a mechanical gauge) into the hole. Follow the gauge manufacturers directions from there.
This is also more accurate and safer than using a T-fitting.
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Could you take some pics possibly for an idea on where to locate this sensor and wires and stuff? Thanks
Above the oil filter, there are 2 cap plugs that are 1/4" square drive (use a 1/4" ratchet w/ no socket).
That cap plug is 1/4"NPT male, so you will need to get an adapter if one didn't come w/ the gauge to go from 1/4"NPT male to 1/8"NPT female. Just hit up your local hardware store in the plumbing aisle.
There's a pic in this thread:
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=40&i=115079&t=114993#115079
of the back of the 2.2 block, the sender would go where the white thing is...
Here's a close-up pic of where I installed mine (same spot):
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/kardain/Kif_5955.jpg
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Does anybody know of one that's got everything included (all adapters, etc.)?
What oil pressure should I be pulling with a stock 2.2L?
At idle wile hot: 30psi.
By 3000 RPM hot: 56psi. min.
Dead cold at idle: 75psi. At least that's mine does.
Go beyond the "bolt-on".
Where can i find the info to install one on a 03 ecotec?
FWIW, I found one at my local Carquest that had the adapter included. Its "made in Taiwan", but I hope it'll do the job. Part # is 81350.
I'm just waiting on my pillar pod mount on bought on Ebay (and a free weekend) to git'r done.
I just got this installed. Mine starts out around 70 psi cold, but drops to a little bit under 20 at idle once its warmed up. Is this good enough?
Should I get a new oil pump?
