My new Rx7 R1

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:14

Hey iv been noticing lately that my stock oil pressure gauge is reading just above the 0 mark at idle? but it is still at 50 at 3k, should i be worried or is it most likely just the gauge reading inacuratley

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:14

That gauge is inaccurate get an aftermarket one. Or maybe getting a new sensor. I say don't worry but get an aftermarket one ASAP. Same with water temp gauge.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:14

VRx8 wrote:That gauge is inaccurate get an aftermarket one. Or maybe getting a new sensor. I say don't worry but get an aftermarket one ASAP. Same with water temp gauge.

cool i will, and i have my water temp on my pfc so im good there, do you think its safe to get on it hard before i get one? i mean i have been at events and what not but now that i know it could be a problem do you think i should wait

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:14

I wouldn't just because I don't know for sure if is getting the right amount of pressure. That's just me, what amount of pressure do you see at high RPM's?

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:14

dont know for sure but it gets up there, like i said its 50 something at 3k and i heard thats the spec for that

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:14

also what would you recommend? a sandwich plate or a new pedistal, of course id rather get the sandwich because its cheaper but if theres a reason i should get a new pedistal instead il just muster up and do that lol

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:14

Sandwich plate will do it. That's what im using no leaks.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:14

VRx8 wrote:Sandwich plate will do it. That's what im using no leaks.

ok cool, what kind do you have? it seems like the greddy ones are the cheapest real brand ones? but iv heard of people using no names with fine results

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:14

Prosport

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:14

VRx8 wrote:Prosport

oh word! thanks man!

also, do you really think i should wait til i get the gauge and check it, i mean its kind of been like this for as long as i can remeber really, but it does go up to like normal pressure under load, is that weird that it works under load but so low at idle? i only ask cause there is a drift event tomorrow i was really looking forward to, but if you think i really should wait i will cause id much rather be safe then sorry

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:14

and whats the thread size for the sandwhich for the fd?

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:14

M20 x 1.5, is up to you you want to be safe or sorry lol.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:14

Took it out today and it seems like it stays just below the 30 mark then once I drive and warm it up more it goes down little by little is this an idication of anything?

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:14

A bad sensor connection more than likely. Pull the tab off the pressure sensor in the rear iron and clean it with some sandpaper. The OEM gauge isn't always accurate, which is why Eduardo recommended replacing it with an aftermarket gauge.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:14

chickenwafer wrote:A bad sensor connection more than likely. Pull the tab off the pressure sensor in the rear iron and clean it with some sandpaper. The OEM gauge isn't always accurate, which is why Eduardo recommended replacing it with an aftermarket gauge.

Ok thanks I'll try that, and yea i have one coming as we speak! Lol

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