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timbo
30th December 2009, 05:28 PM
so, in the not so distant future i am going to install an oil temp gauge. i was wondering if anyone on here has a mad tap and die set with the mad skills to suit. possibly some welding too...

driftke70
30th December 2009, 09:38 PM
man that shits easy as pie, not that i want to do it.

just lop the end off a piece of rod, weld it to your sump, drill and tap the center of it.

biggo
30th December 2009, 10:18 PM
its far easier to braze a brass fitting onto it

get a fridgy mate to do it

driftke70
30th December 2009, 10:24 PM
i was doing some braising tonight, its good fun

timbo
30th December 2009, 11:31 PM
i can tap it myself, but i don't really want to buy a set for a one off use... never welded, braised once at school...

so are we confirming that braising a brass fitting would be of sufficient strength and durability?

also thanks for the input fellas, always appreciated.

biggo
31st December 2009, 02:55 PM
brazing works fine. I did it to my ae71 for turbo oil drain.