Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 I have been lucky enough to receive oil temp, oil pressure and boost gauges from Santa for my 2003 blobeye wrx. I will be hones and say I have no idea when it comes to fitting and wiring these in.I have read there are different ways of fitting the two oil gauges. Some recommend a sandwich plate, some recommend using oem connections? Anyone got any suggestions which way is best. Also, if anyone knows someone who could either help or fit these for me preferably either in the Leeds area or not too far from Leeds. Many thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
martyc Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 I've got boost and oil pressure, the easiest way I found was to install the oil pressure in the oe location (under alternator) with a t piece so you retain the oe switch. The boost gauge I tee'd into the dump valve vacuum although people say it should go directly into the fannymould for a more accurate reading it works fine for me. The oil temp can go into the block where there is a galley plug under the intercooler. I took the power feeds for the gauges from behind the clock and made a loom and wrapped it in tape to protect it and blend in under the dash to my pillar pod Hope this helps! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Fab. Many thanks. Is using the clock wiring fairly straight forward? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
stants Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 When you free ? If you want to take a look at mine sometime and I'll gladly help out with install mate 1
martyc Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Just pop the clock up and the wires are even marked on the plug, with all the feeds you need, +, Earth, sw + and lights, it's like Subaru knew gauges would be installed! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Scoobyghost Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 You will need to buy adapters for the oil sensors. These can be had for roughly £30. The job itself is pretty simple but be warned, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the oil adapters. The thread is soft and they will be under high pressure. Wrap a bit of ptfe tape around them. I made the mistake and didn't do that first time so had to take them back out and refit. This is the T piece under the alternator. My gauge. Size difference. Sensor on left adapter on right.
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Best place to buy adapters. Are they model specific? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Stants. I'm off work till the 4th so am pretty free whenever Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Scoobyghost Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Stants will see you right. He helped me with mine. I even stole his ptfe tape while we were at japshow. I've still got it [emoji23]
stants Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Ok mate well I'm back in Tuesday, and at a family do tomorrow so if we make a plan for sometime next week ? Do you have all the adaptors etc that ghost mentioned in post above ? If not If you want to meet up to look see what you need before ordering, i work in centre of town have loads of room and free parking
stants Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Stants will see you right. He helped me with mine. I even stole his ptfe tape while we were at japshow. I've still got it [emoji23]Wouldn't worry I found another 3 rolls of the stuff last week [emoji3] besides I know where you live !
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Stants. Happy to meet when you're ready. Can come into town and meet. Many thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Ok. Here's what's in the boxes Oil pressure with sender unit Boost gauge bits Then this came seperate (missus can't remember which gauge it came with Is there anything else I need for install? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 I have a centre 3 gauge pod to replace the clock unit. Here's the pod and gauges They are pro gauges, all smoked. Temp and pressure have sweeping action. Boost is mechanical. Had really good reviews. Self calibrating. Yep. Managed to get the cooler hose fitted after a bit of a faf. Is there anything else I need. Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
stants Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Can you take a pic of the back of the gauge ? Gonna have to do a bit of a read up, as yours look like the type that don't require much electrical work, which is nice
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 From left to right. Oil pressure Boost Oil temp Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Here's a link to the gauges http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/261351298655 Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
stants Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 Should be fairly straight forward, i'd say if we meet up have a look and do a mock up of where everything will go then if we have anything missing/needed we won't have half the car in bits before finding out
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Brill. Thanks for your help. Just let me know where and when and I'll bring it all along Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Is it worth buying one of the kits you suggested or should I wait till we meet? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
stants Posted December 26, 2015 Posted December 26, 2015 The adaptor kits ? You'll need one if you wnat to keep your stock op light, not sure who's open and shipping inbetween new year but it's up to you mate,
Phila67 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Posted December 26, 2015 Ok. I'll order one anyway Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Phila67 Posted December 28, 2015 Author Posted December 28, 2015 What size bore vacuum hose do I need? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Scoobyghost Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 I bought 3mm and 5mm. Found the 3mm to be a bit tight so needed lubing.
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