SPF Oil Temp Gauge Replacement.

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Three months old and the mechanical oil temp gauge went south.

Ordered a new one from Nisonger and it should be here this week.

My question is this: How the heck do I pull the temp wire end and the large end nut through that small hole in the firewall that also has my water temp wire and my clutch cable going through it?

The hole in the firewall, along with the rubber grommet, appear to barely be large enough for the hold down nut to go through alone. How do I slide out the old wire and nut without removing the hydraulic clutch hose first? There has to be an easier way. Or should I just drill another hole in the firewall and route just the oil temp gauge wire through it?

There doesn't look like there is enough room to slide out the old cable and nut through the firewall hole while the other two cables are still there.

I know there has to be an easier way to remove and install the new wire.

Or am I just misjudging the size of the hole?

Jim - Not sure about the install, but the oil temp gauge should be covered under warranty. Did you buy your car from Hillbank? They should provide a replacement at no charge.

[jhv48]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Jim - Not sure about the install, but the oil temp gauge should be covered under warranty. Did you buy your car from Hillbank? They should provide a replacement at no charge.

The cost of the gauge is covered, however, the labor is something I would prefer to do myself rather than drive the car 50 miles to their shop and waste a day.