Blanking water temperature and oil pressure drillings

[jonbarrett]

I need to get my oil pressure/water temperature gauge repaired. Any idea whether I can plug the holes so I can drive the car while it is away?

[Steve_T]

The fans are controlled independently (separate sender) so you could do it. However, if you have no gauge, how can you tell if there really is a problem when the gauge is disconnected?

Steve.

[jonbarrett]

The gauge has failed anyway so I have no idea how hot the engine is running.

[Steve_T]

jonbarrett said:

The gauge has failed anyway so I have no idea how hot the engine is running.

I appreciate that, all I'm saying is you're taking a punt driving it without gauges. If you're just taking it to the menders and the trip is mainly open roads, then no worries, if not it's a calculated risk.

Steve.

[marcus1970]

jonbarrett said:

I need to get my oil pressure/water temperature gauge repaired. Any idea whether I can plug the holes so I can drive the car while it is away?

What do you mean "plug the holes"?

MB

[Olly]

I'm asuming he means how does he stop water/oil p155ing out the holes when he takes out the senders !

I think the oil pressure is elctric, so that should unplug. The water though will need a bolt putting back in the senders place.

I'm in a similar position - have got access to a spare (dead) gague/sender, so will find a suitable bolt & report the findings.....
(although I've been meaning to do this for over a month & haven't yet !)