Oil sender

[mikel003003]

Hello everyone I've been on hiatus, the s1 has fought me every step of the way, but after a break and then a spell of renewed enthusiasm it's starting to come together, new outriggers rear disk brake conversion and lsd fitted, still plenty to do but the body's back on engine runs. just a bit of fettling before a crafty pre mot test drive, quick question I know it's been asked before but anyone recommend a replacement oil pressure sender? used the search function and the recommended ebay item (think it was hose fittings uk???) is nearly a grand! Also I bought a sump drain valve anyone used one I got sick of rounding the bolt off.

[mikel003003]

I've got a couple of spare sump plugs but thought I would have a go with the valve it sticks out horizontal so hoping it won't be a problem

[mikel003003]

I think it needs to be 1/8 thread

[mikel003003]

I got a couple of sump plugs that's easy to replace, it's the minefield of oil pressure sender units I'm struggling with

[mikel003003]

Can't do links but would appreciate a second opinion on item 180855545604. Do we have smiths gauges?? Can't remember atm

[mikel003003]

I've ordered the one from McGill Motorsport,it is from a uk seller,shows the same pressure range as the item from hose fittings uk, in stock and £10:75 delivered I've got fluctuating oil pressure so I hope it cures it, not worried about an accurate reading just a consistent one. I will update when its fitted for future reference.
I have fitted the oil drain valve it does stick out horizontally, it may be slightly lower than the bottom of the sump 5mm max, I am aware of the risk of grounding and consider carefully if it stays on!

Merry Christmas everyone

[mikel003003]

Just to update the sender from McGill Motorsport works fine, need to make up an earth wire but no problem, just be aware when I took mine out the thread adapter came with it if that happens you need to take it off the old sender and reuse it.

[mikel003003]

I cant do links but its eBay item number 180855545604 terminal G is the gauge the other one is earth

[mikel003003]

The other terminal has the earth symbol on but also 'wk' which apparently is for a warning light so I don't know if you swap terminals if your using it for a warning light? Point is I've got 'g' going to the gauge and it works, not sure how accurate it is but as long as its consistent I'm happy.