i bought an autometer oil pressure gauge, but where can it be either hooked up alone or maybe a t-fitting on an oil line already present somewhere on the front or the back of the block. just a location for it to get a pressure reading. any1? its for a 2.0 ss s/c

 

I cant fidn it either!!

let me know if yuo get any info on it lol

 

do you still need info for the 2.0 ill look in the service manual for ya

i shows that you can put in a tee fitting under the oil presher switch witch is located bythe oil filter housing. i hope that helps you.

 

Follw the How-To!!! lol skd take a pic on the right side of the engine next to fuse box and ill findht eh bolt for ya

 

ok ill ddo that, lol

I dont know why Im having such a hrad time ,lol

 

yea, thatd be great actually

 

heres a thread i started on the topic

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l-l61-performance-tech-45/help-oil-pressure-install-45094/

My gauge is mechanical.
but when i took out the plug it seems my sender is to big to fit the hole.
its still not installed....


let me know what happens !!!

 

A few people that own ecotec are having trouble finding a way to add an oil pressure gauge. The reason is becasue of the odd port sizes on the ecotec's head and block (12x1.75). most engines use 1/8, 1/4, ect.

Now most oil pressure senders are 1/8 at the threaded end. Solution...You bet ya! You can do 1 of 2 things...

1. Get a 12x1.75 bolt and tap a 1/8 hole in the center or...

2. Order the adapter from autometer (pn 2278) and thats a 12x1.75 to 1/8 fitting.

If space is an issue you can chose to purchase autometers oil line kit and remote mount your sender (pn 3227) This includes a stainleess line with AN fitting and a few diff brass fittings to meet your application.

Both parts can be purchased at Summit racing for under 60 bucks.

Ok here are the pics of the install on my spare head...

This is the 12x1.75 adapter fitting


This is the oil supply line and fittings


This port is on the right side of the head just under the fuel lines.



Install the 12x1.75 adapter and crush ring, Be sure to use teflon tape/paste on the threads. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!!


Using some teflon tape/paste cover the threads to this 1/8 AN fitting and thread it into the 12x1.75 adapter. I reccomend doing this step OFF the head to avoid over tightning the the 12x1.75 fitting into the head.


Now you can thread your oil line onto the AN fitting. DO NOT use teflon on the AN fitting as they do not require it.


I do not have it pictured but the other AN fitting will thread onto the oil pressure sender (pics soon)

 

will adding that line require a little extra oil in your car? I ordered a ca triple guage pod and im planning to put oil psi, volts, and undecided in. Which guage is better?

 

no you wont need extra oil.

 

ok, I have the 2.0 LSJ and I DO NOt have those plugs! there just not there!!!

someone help, lol, Ive been trying to hook up my oil press gauge for sometime now and I cant

who here with a ss/sc has an oil pressure gauge?

 

phlatcav is that a 2.0 block??

 

it's in a cavi, so it's a 2.2

 

also on a side note you need a really high pressure reading 120psi gague acording to the build book thats the pressure we have.

 

Your Cavy is sick!

 

there are 3 similar oil ports on the back of the block behind the coolant tube you can tap into. you will probably need the remote mount kit to hook it up there however since space is an issue.