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So, what do you need to do a proper job when fitting a SPA dual Oil/Oil
gauge?
SPA supplied parts
SPA include the following 'out of the box':
- The gauge...
- An Oil Temp (OT) sensor - 1/8 NPT tapered thread
- A new Oil Pressure (OP) sensor - 1/8 BSP thread
- Wiring loom including remote switch for gauge.
You will need:
For oil change:
- At least 6.5 litres of fully synthetic oil (we recommend Halfords 5W40 -
it is a rebadged version of the official Caterham oil - 'Comma 5W40')
- New oil filter - YMMV, but the standard Rover 25 1.6 k-series filter
fitted our Caterham RMK filter housing.
- Drain can, tools etc.
For remote OP sensor hose assembly:
- 300mm of steel braided oil hose (e.g. 'tfe hose -3')
- Two female 1/8 BSP to hose connectors (check compatibility with SPA OP
sensor)
- One (ha!) male-male 1/8 BSP to XYZ connector (XYZ being M12x1.5 in our
case - but YMMV and it could also be 1/8 BSP or 1/8NPT...)
- PTFE tape (for sealing tapered threads in particular) - you can get this
from any general plumbing store (e.g. B&Q)
- Mylomar sealant (from e.g. Halfords) - this is blue gunk in a tube.
- Tie-wraps galore.
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Above (Left to right):
i) Male-Male 1/8BSP to M12x1.5 connector
ii) Hose-to-female 1/8BSP connector (standing on end)
iii) Main body of hose-to-female connector (dissembled)
iv) 'Olive' - part of hose-to-female connector
v) Hose
vi) Outer locknut of hose-to-female connector.
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