[s-cars] oil pressure gauge

[Lee Levitt]

Bob,

Thanks for your note. He wasn't sure whether there was a separate fitting
available (thought there might be), and didn't have my car to check.

And yes, I have the expensive sending unit. Ouch! :)

Lee

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Pastore [mailto:rpastore at animalfeeds.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 1:48 PM
> To: 'lee at wheelman.com'; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] oil pressure gauge
>
>
> Your mechanic is mistaken.
> There is a separate fitting on the block for the pressure sender.  In the
> s6, it is fitted with a hex plug.
> You need to use the expensive s4 sending unit, because the
> threaded bore in
> the block is (IIRC) 16mm, while most other VAG pressure senders are 10mm.
>
> BTDT, on my frankendash -- not a difficult mod at all.
>
> Bob
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lee Levitt [mailto:lee at wheelman.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 1:28 PM
> To: Qlist; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] oil pressure gauge
>
>
> I've been talking with my mechanic about installing an S4 oil
> pressure gauge
> in my S6, replacing the voltmeter.
>
> I have an OE S4 gauge and sender. My mechanic indicated that there's a low
> pressure sensing system in the S6 that will be confused if we remove the
> existing oil pressure sender and install the one for the gauge, and will
> then give me a warning light.
>
> If this is true, I could simply remove the bulb for the warning
> light...but...I'd rather not.
>
> I know a couple of you have installed oil pressure gauges in S6s...did you
> run into this issue, and if so, what did you do?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Lee
> '95.5 S6 avant
> '96 A6 quattro avant
>
>
>
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