Cascade Crew

d00012 · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:45 pm Post subject: Dummy lights -> Gauges

What temp sensor am I replacing? The Coolant or the engine temp?

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:06 pm Post subject:

probably Engine Temp.

d00012 · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:12 pm Post subject:

Where is that one located? Is that the one on the front of the driver side head?

And the oil pressure one is above the filter housing? Correct?

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:14 pm Post subject:

I couldn't tell you for sure, but my guess would be yes. Hopefully someone with a bit more experience with the 2.8 MPFI cars will chime in here.

d00012 · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject:

Looking at the oil pressure sensors for the gauge, and the threading is different than the light ones, how come? Why do they have to make the pictures so deceiving?

I thought this cluster swap was supposed to be simple...

I think I'm just over thinking this. Too much going on.

Edit: Confirmed the location of temp sensor. Just don't know how the oil pressure one is going to work, judging from the photos...the threads are different bleh. Light is 1/4 and Gauge is 1/8 according to Summit Bashy Bashy

d00012 · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject:

Nevermind...I figured it out...I hate stress, screws up my thought process and I can't focus on the things I love.

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:55 pm Post subject:

Adapters, man! Any local hardware store can set you up for pocket change.

d00012 · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 9:15 pm Post subject:

The actual oil gauge switch is above the fuel pump switch...it's the 1/8"

Just overstressed from personal life, I was freaking out about things I shouldn't have. Laughing

d00012 · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:05 am Post subject:

Anyone know if it would be ok if I installed the new cluster WITHOUT the right sensors? I know they aren't computer controlled, but would it damage the gauges or mess up the circuit?

Would it be safe to disconnect them until I get new ones?

d00012 · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject:

Bump...

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject:

Swapped from idiot lights to idiot dials in my S10. Just left the wires unhooked and taped off till I got the sending units installed.

d00012 · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:43 pm Post subject:

Ok cool. I'm swapping it in the morning then. Very Happy

Yay! A 115 mph speedo and a tach! Finally...

Thanks Al!