Is this a good spot for the oil temp. sensor?

[92nsx]

There is a plug (1/8 npt) next to the oil drain from the turbo, would this be a good spot for my oil temp sensor? I have no idea what would go there. Sorry about the pic but i can't fint the dig camera so i just used my phone.

Thank you for info.

 

[Buddafucco]

I don't believe Toyota used 1/8npt threads anywhere on the block.

 

[92nsx]

I don't believe Toyota used 1/8npt threads anywhere on the block.

Maybe i have a one of a kind block. LOL, jk . Well the plug i removed from that spot is a 1/8 npt plug and the sensor screws right in, is this a oil passage?

 

[jetjock]

It's 1/8 bpt, close but not the same as npt, and the port mentioned is an oil pressure port. Not the best place to measure temp but it'll "work".

 

[92nsx]

It's 1/8 bpt, close but not the same as npt, and the port mentioned is an oil pressure port. Not the best place to measure temp but it'll "work".

K thank you, I am trying to find the best place for my sensor that dosent require a "sandwitch plate". I thought of drilling and taping into the oil pan but but want to keep the 7m looking as oem as possable.

Any other ideas on placment of oil temp. sensor?

Rob

 

[Buddafucco]

Get a fitting to put it inline with your cooler.

 

[jetjock]

What wrong with a plate?

I prefer sampling temp away from the engine and after the oil has been through it, say the pan or teeing into the oil cooler return hose. Mine is on the return banjo bolt but it's a custom deal (type K tc) and very small. Some use hose to extend the sensor it but imo that's a bad idea. Dead space you know. I've seen a few folks drill and tap the drain plug too. Crude...but effective.

 

[92nsx]

Any one have pics.? I'm good with pics.

 

[jetjock]

Sorry, no pix. Car is many miles away. Your sensor looks small enough that you may be able to fit in the cooler return bolt area. Good or bad I have a habit of drilling and tapping banjo bolts. Cheap and effective way of gaining access without modifying "real" engine parts. For example my CSI bolt is tapped and has a quick connector on it, both for measuring fuel pressure and for doing on-the-car injector cleaning using professional strength chemicals. This way I can tap whatever thread is needed and if I screw something up I just go buy another bolt