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      08-12-2018, 12:17 PM   #1
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Oil & water temp gauges and oil pressure gauge instalation

I have been chasing a high oil temperature problem when I run track days my 2010 3.0si N52 6 speed. I have observed 165 degree C + oil temps on hot days at the track. First I added a Setrab 19 row oil cooler in the factory position in front of the passenger side wheel well. It was vented, baffled etc. so the design and installation was correct, still no difference in oil temp readings. Something was definitely amiss as this should not happen. I finally went all in to solve problem. I replaced Setrab cooler with a large Mishimoto oil cooler than runs from frame rail to frame rail located just behind the lower grill opening. Using the ports on the oil temperature thermostat housing I installed an oil temperature gauge on the line coming from the oil cooler. I also installed an oil pressure gauge on the port measuring the oil temp of the oil coming from the oil pump. I also installed a water temperature gauge on the water temp feed line to the water pump.

Gauge installation attached to cup holder for easy removal

Oil temp and oil pressure gauge sender installation

Water temperature gauge sender installation

Wider view of water temp, oil temp and oil pressure sender install

Back side view of gauge installation. Note disconnects so gauges can be removed when not at track.

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