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Bud Brown
12-17-2006, 06:05 PM
isn't there an oil filter cap that has fitting for two 1/8NPT?

i cant find it, and if i'm making shit up and thats not true, how can i do it?
Bud Brown
12-17-2006, 06:16 PM
found it, UUC Oil Center.

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/oil_center/html_oil_center/what.htm
Eric1H
12-17-2006, 11:14 PM
or you could buy an ODB from that guy Jesse on GFC for $50 and put two gauges on as well.
Bud Brown
12-18-2006, 12:03 AM
or you could buy an ODB from that guy Jesse on GFC for $50 and put two gauges on as well.
more info? GFC?
Eric1H
12-18-2006, 08:50 AM
Sorry, oil distribution block, sorry GFC was supposed to be BFC= Bimmerforums, his name is Jesse Chamberlain, and makes them, do asearchfor ODB or Oil Distribution Block, it attaches where the stock oil pressure sender mounts and gives you 2 more holes for oil temp and a "real" oil pressure sender
M3C
12-18-2006, 01:24 PM
Are there 3 port ODB's available?
bmxcm
12-18-2006, 02:20 PM
andrew take a look on ebay thats where Jesse C. used to sell them.


Are there 3 port ODB's available?

what would u need 3 for?
bmw3er
12-18-2006, 02:24 PM
andrew take a look on ebay thats where Jesse C. used to sell them.



what would u need 3 for?

aftermarket temp and press, and factory press for the dummy light

I have jesses odb waiting to be installed. Construction and quality are top notch.
M3C
12-18-2006, 02:37 PM
andrew take a look on ebay thats where Jesse C. used to sell them.



what would u need 3 for?

Would like to keep the stock oil sensor for idiot light.
Bud Brown
12-18-2006, 02:56 PM
sounds like a plan, ill look around.

also, any suggestions for a 3 gauge din holder?
Eric1H
12-18-2006, 03:49 PM
the jesse ODB has 3 ports, one for oil temp, oil pressure, and factory idiot light
M3C
12-18-2006, 03:52 PM
the jesse ODB has 3 ports, one for oil temp, oil pressure, and factory idiot light

Pics??
bmw3er
12-18-2006, 04:07 PM
Pics??

ill run down to the garage and snap one. give me a sec

left is aftermarket pressure sender, top is for dummy light, right is the aftermarket temp sender
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/bmw3er/100_9397.jpg
bmxcm
12-18-2006, 04:09 PM
aftermarket temp and press, and factory press for the dummy light

I have jesses odb waiting to be installed. Construction and quality are top notch.

ha o right i forgot, my memory fails me and i put one in myself only last spring:embarrasm
Eric1H
12-18-2006, 04:45 PM
it essentially looks liek this
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/jtdesigns_1921_69899
grib
12-26-2006, 02:38 AM
andrew take a look on ebay thats where Jesse C. used to sell them.

Anyone know if these are still available? I checked eBay and didn't see any there. (keywords ODB, oil/e36, oil/bmw)
deboM3
12-26-2006, 03:31 AM
i need one too...
95RogueM3
12-26-2006, 10:46 AM
Anyone know if these are still available? I checked eBay and didn't see any there. (keywords ODB, oil/e36, oil/bmw)
I looked as well and didnt find anything on Ebay. I ended up just ordering one from JT Designs for $95. Another option is the LeatherZ ODB, but it only has 2 ports (1 for idiot light and the other for a pressure sensor)...
endonuky
12-26-2006, 11:37 AM
The red one pictured above is the JTD, I have one and it is very well made and it does not leak. It is not red however, just machined aluminum.
bimmeracer3
01-11-2007, 02:33 AM
does jesse still sell them?
vjlax18
01-11-2007, 09:36 AM
Get and ODB and not the UUC oil center. It's great for the oil temp, but the pressure is off.
BMWMPow3r
12-09-2009, 05:44 AM
+1


does jesse still sell them?
baknblack
12-09-2009, 07:59 AM
You can also have a local machine shop make one. I had a friend that worked at a machine shop and I got mine for FREE! It's on my e30 though.
M3C
12-09-2009, 08:34 AM
Get and ODB and not the UUC oil center. It's great for the oil temp, but the pressure is off.

Can you please explain "the pressure is off"??
BMWMPow3r
12-09-2009, 08:36 AM
Can you please explain "the pressure is off"??

the oil pressure sender will read off, because of its position it doesn't drain well.
M3C
12-09-2009, 08:42 AM
the oil pressure sender will read off, because of its position it doesn't drain well.

Is there a picture available, showing the oil pressure mounted to this cover?
bpeters
12-09-2009, 10:45 AM
Is there a picture available, showing the oil pressure mounted to this cover?

+1
Spec3HOR
12-09-2009, 11:05 AM
Is there a picture available, showing the oil pressure mounted to this cover?


My question is, would an UUC oil cap show 0 pressure when oil pressure is lost immediately? Or because of its position would it not show it immediately?

MY position on oil pressure is not how much it is, but wether its consistent. If I am consistenly getting a certain amount, I know there is a problem if its less or more (or zero lol).