VDO oil pressure sensor

[fortissimo]

Hi everyone,

does any one know the thread size needed to fit a VDO oil pressure sensor..
so the oil pressure gauge works on the console(VDO aux gauges in centre console)to the oil pressure housing............
the VDO sensor has 2 terminals fitted to it 1 for the dash warning light 1 for the aux oil pressure gauge..

I have a 1987 T8..

I brought a adaptor from Saab to fit the VDO oil pressure to the housing for a Saab model year 1981 to 1986...
but they must have changed the thread size because the adaptor leaks like a sieve with this adaptor fitted even with the sealing gasket in place..

cheers Paul

 

[erik]

Hi Paul!

On my 1988 900 Turbo 16V it is a M14x1,5mm-thread. You can check it with the engine-oil-drain-plug, this one is M14x1,5mm, too.


Erik

 

[fortissimo]

Hi Eric,

thats the size I have got from Saab its M14x1.5mm to 1/8"NCT conical thread........
I think I need M14X1.5mm to 1/8" NCT Cylindrical thread.......

Paul

 

[MatthiasW]

Oil Pressure Sender M14 x 1,5 - 5 bar.

The VDO number is 360.081/030/028 K

 

[erik]

Hi Paul!

I had a look at my repair-manual. There are two sizes for the oil-pressure-switch:

M14x1,5 mm

or

1/4" - 18 NPTF

So the last one must be the one you need.


Kind Regards,

Erik

 

[fortissimo]

cheers boys,

as already said M14x1.5mm you can still buy from Saab but its only for 1981 to 1986 model year C900 cars....
I will buy this other one & try :thumbsup:

Paul