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 I've got oil in my oil gauge!

 Created by: jwakil
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Sep 18, 2011 08:30AM jwakil  
Sep 18, 2011 06:11AM Cup Cake  
Sep 17, 2011 10:08PM S. Alexander Edited: Sep 17, 2011 10:10PM 
Sep 17, 2011 09:51PM jwakil Edited: Sep 17, 2011 09:54PM 
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 Posted: Sep 18, 2011 08:30AM
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Luckily I was able to reach through the glove box and get it out.  Now have to order another....

1992 1275 SPI Mini

1981 Porsche 911 Turbo (930)

 Posted: Sep 18, 2011 06:11AM
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There's only one way to take it out. From the back .... undo the two nuts on the U-shaped beracket that 'pulls' it against the dash. You'll need to take the plastic line off the back. Depending on where it is you might be able to get at it through the aperture in the firewall ... otherwise entire das will have to come out.

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 Posted: Sep 17, 2011 10:08PM
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is that one of those new type gauges that shows pressure AND oil level?  looks like you are about a quart low.

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 Posted: Sep 17, 2011 09:51PM
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Today I noticed my oil pressure gauge half full of black oil!  See the left gauge.  Apparently there is a leak inside, luckily it hasn't leaked outside.  Has this ever happened to anyone else, and what's the best way to get the gauge out?

 

1992 1275 SPI Mini

1981 Porsche 911 Turbo (930)