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EGB16A
09-06-2006, 12:05 PM
Does anyone have any info/DIY on installing an oil pressure switch on a b16a? Is it easy to do? or should i just give it to the mechanic to install.
ECU-MAN
09-06-2006, 09:55 PM
its easy to do

all depends on your skills.

take out the factory one, use a t peice, and put them both back in.

you will have to wire up the guage.
Limbo
09-06-2006, 10:04 PM
ECu man where's the stock one located? is it the one near the oil filter? Cos it got in the way when i tried to put one in, now i'm just getting a T piece to come off the sandwichplate
ECU-MAN
09-06-2006, 10:15 PM
this is off the stock hole



http://b16a2.kicks-ass.net/diy/em1-t/1329Picture020.jpg



what ever works for you is fine

there are lots of ways to do it :)


cheers
kyle
09-06-2006, 10:58 PM
what you use one of these for?
destrukshn
09-06-2006, 11:12 PM
switch only ecu-man.
not a gauge.
his only changing it.
lol.
tinkerbell
09-06-2006, 11:20 PM
"remove old switch, installation is reverse of removal..."

use PTFE tape or Hondabond or RTV sealant on the thread too ;)
Limbo
09-06-2006, 11:46 PM
ECU man where can i get one of these T pieces like the one you've got and how much are they roughly?
Benson
10-06-2006, 09:08 AM
try VDO in Gordon.... 10mins away from chatswood.... they have all the adaptors there..

if not.... then ur local pirtek shop shuld hav em
EGB16A
10-06-2006, 11:54 AM
"remove old switch, installation is reverse of removal..."

use PTFE tape or Hondabond or RTV sealant on the thread too ;)

Yeah, i figured its the reverse of removal, so i found its located next to the oil filter (to the left AFAIK). I was told by a non-reputable source that i might need a special tool? anyone confirm?

BTW, i'll have to get to the switch from under the car right? *go go gadget arms* LOL

edit: is ptfe tape/ hondabond/RTV sealant, available from repco, super cheap etc?
destrukshn
10-06-2006, 12:01 PM
honda bond is available at honda?
lol.
ACTI0NMAN-1
10-06-2006, 12:06 PM
cant you just get an oil sandwitch off ebay?
Limbo
10-06-2006, 03:48 PM
i've already got the oil sandwich plate.
I've just brought a T piece from Priate those hose guys for $10 with different screw on fittings.

You need a hoist to do it easily or have the car up high on stands
ECU-MAN
11-06-2006, 12:20 AM
just do it on the ground jacked up on stands

thread tape is good.
honda bond is expensive. I use pyrtec ultra grey. works well.
Limbo
11-06-2006, 12:33 AM
i used locotie
tinkerbell
11-06-2006, 12:07 PM
Yeah, i figured its the reverse of removal, so i found its located next to the oil filter (to the left AFAIK). I was told by a non-reputable source that i might need a special tool? anyone confirm?

BTW, i'll have to get to the switch from under the car right? *go go gadget arms* LOL

edit: is ptfe tape/ hondabond/RTV sealant, available from repco, super cheap etc?

it is a 22mm or 23mm socket...

try it from above where the alternator is...