What is needed for 1/8 NPT OP Sender in Galley plug install? - Page 2

gregsachs · 06-04-2007, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by STIfreak7

I just did my defi install yesterday and put in an Imperial oil temp gauge (F) in using the subaru galley plug. As I understood the Imperial gauge temp sensor is NPT and the galley plug in BSP. Dont want to sound chincy but I just put the NPT sensor into the galley plug, a dab of blue locktight and a couple wrenches and it went right in, no leaks, works great. I dont see a need to buy an adaptor. Just my .02

that pdf from colder will show you just why this is a bad idea. see page 5, specifically.

Nodnarb901 · 06-14-2007, 06:37 PM

So, if I have a Defi BF imperial Oil Temp 1/8 NPT all I need is this:
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?...Adapters&Cart= part #R7965?
I won't need the Subaru oil galley plug?
I already have the Galley plug. I was also thinking of tapping it. Any comments on that?

ride5000 · 06-18-2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by STIfreak7

I just did my defi install yesterday and put in an Imperial oil temp gauge (F) in using the subaru galley plug. As I understood the Imperial gauge temp sensor is NPT and the galley plug in BSP. Dont want to sound chincy but I just put the NPT sensor into the galley plug, a dab of blue locktight and a couple wrenches and it went right in, no leaks, works great. I dont see a need to buy an adaptor. Just my .02

i've heard of others doing this too, fwiw.

if there's no leak you're good to go.

STIfreak7 · 06-18-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ride5000

i've heard of others doing this too, fwiw.

if there's no leak you're good to go.

I'm agree with the link posted that said what I was doing was wrong, so on a mathamatical level its not the right way to do it. I just checked again yesterday, about 1000 miles on the gauges and still no leak, not like it hurt the car, worked just fine.

Foxey · 04-28-2008, 07:52 AM

Edit: Never mind
Subaru Part Number: 11024AA210 & 037018200

~Fox

AllWheelDriven · 04-28-2008, 08:02 AM

I know the part number is listed in the NASIOC thread talking about this.
I came across it while I was looking in to doing this but,

I found that getting a sandwich adapter is much easier than pulling parts off to get to those galley plugs.

I couldn't see any reason a quality sandwich adapter and correctly used teflon tape on the sensors is any more likely to leak than an oil filter so I picked up the Greddy sandwich adapter then installed it with my oil pressure and temp sensors during my next oil change.

Foxey · 04-28-2008, 08:23 AM

Yes, it might take more work initially, but then I never have to see or deal with it again(at least unless something happens) I just like stuff out of the way, and a sandwich adapter isn't really my cup o'tea. Plus less running of electrical wire

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Originally Posted by AllWheelDriven

I know the part number is listed in the NASIOC thread talking about this.
I came across it while I was looking in to doing this but,

I found that getting a sandwich adapter is much easier than pulling parts off to get to those galley plugs.

I couldn't see any reason a quality sandwich adapter and correctly used teflon tape on the sensors is any more likely to leak than an oil filter so I picked up the Greddy sandwich adapter then installed it with my oil pressure and temp sensors during my next oil change.

ride5000 · 05-13-2008, 03:45 AM

please do not use teflon tape on oil lines. use dope, not tape, to prevent small particles from being introduced to the system. the same goes for fuel lines.

06-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#17
Nodnarb901 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 WRB WRX STi Posts: 90 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: What is needed for 1/8 NPT OP Sender in Galley plug install? So, if I have a Defi BF imperial Oil Temp 1/8 NPT all I need is this: http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?...Adapters&Cart= part #R7965? I won't need the Subaru oil galley plug? I already have the Galley plug. I was also thinking of tapping it. Any comments on that?

04-28-2008, 07:52 AM	#20
Foxey Junior STI Driver Car: '05 Black Impreza Fav Mod: Windshield washer cooler Location: Iowa Posts: 62 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: What is needed for 1/8 NPT OP Sender in Galley plug install? Edit: Never mind Subaru Part Number: 11024AA210 & 037018200 ~Fox Last edited by Foxey : 04-28-2008 at 08:20 AM.

04-28-2008, 08:02 AM	#21
AllWheelDriven Junior STI Driver Car: OBP,2005,STi Posts: 69 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What is needed for 1/8 NPT OP Sender in Galley plug install? I know the part number is listed in the NASIOC thread talking about this. I came across it while I was looking in to doing this but, I found that getting a sandwich adapter is much easier than pulling parts off to get to those galley plugs. I couldn't see any reason a quality sandwich adapter and correctly used teflon tape on the sensors is any more likely to leak than an oil filter so I picked up the Greddy sandwich adapter then installed it with my oil pressure and temp sensors during my next oil change.

05-13-2008, 03:45 AM	#23
ride5000 STI Driver Car: 03 mbp gga Fav Mod: 12.9 / 105+ Location: lincoln, ri, usa Posts: 237 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What is needed for 1/8 NPT OP Sender in Galley plug install? please do not use teflon tape on oil lines. use dope, not tape, to prevent small particles from being introduced to the system. the same goes for fuel lines. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.