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Old 12-07-2011, 09:02 PM
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i fitted my new engine today and it seems to be that im one wire missing that is located under the alternator something to do with oil???? can anyone tell me where is located or comes from and im worried about start up with out it
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Old 12-07-2011, 10:36 PM
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Oil pressure switch is located just under/behind the alternator.This is a simple single crimp connection to the sensor. All this does is light the oil pressure light on the dash when the sensor reads low.

If it is a new engine though, I would want the oil pressure light working to be sure. Although saying that the oil pressure level at which it comes on to warn you is very low and TBH a damaging level. Better to have an aftermarket gauge i.e Prosport for about £45.
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Old 12-07-2011, 10:58 PM
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Oil pressure switch is located just under/behind the alternator.This is a simple single crimp connection to the sensor. All this does is light the oil pressure light on the dash when the sensor reads low.

If it is a new engine though, I would want the oil pressure light working to be sure. Although saying that the oil pressure level at which it comes on to warn you is very low and TBH a damaging level. Better to have an aftermarket gauge i.e Prosport for about £45.

i was thinking of getting aftermarket gauges for most things but i dont want the pillors covered in them its not a new new engine just a different one from what i had 40k on the clock but can i still drive it for a few weeks untill i get gauges n stuff?
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:04 PM
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Is the wire just missing from the loom, or maybe cut back/snapped.

Is it a new/2nd hand loom aswell ?
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Old 12-07-2011, 11:29 PM
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Is the wire just missing from the loom, or maybe cut back/snapped.

Is it a new/2nd hand loom aswell ?
the loom is from my engine because the idiot cut the loom off!! when i took my loom from my engine i really cannot remember taking it off from under the alternator i just didnt want this engine to go too! because its my daily run about im forever checking oil becuase of motorway miles i just wanted to know if i could get away with out it for about two weeks untill i get all my gauges fitted
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Old 13-07-2011, 07:51 AM
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One way to look at it..... If the light comes on the chances are your engines fooked anyway so what's the point?
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