Oil pressure sender

[millworm]

Just picked up some early 6 dial clocks for the nova and want to wire in the oil pressure, got a pressure sender on order from my motor factors and just wondered where it goes (engine is a 1.2 carb). Am I right in saying it replaces the oil pressure switch? Also what wiring is required to make it all work? I did check the old Haynes manual but wan't much of a help. Thanks millworm

[Novasport]

Am I right in saying it replaces the oil pressure switch?

Correct

[millworm]

thanks mate

[marc69]

It goes in where you thought, one connection will be for the original wire and oil light, you might have to change it to a spade connection. Depending on what wiring your car has, some have the additional wire sitting loose in the engine bay for the other pin on the sender (oil pressure gauge), you'll know if there is the spare spade connector behind the dash, then the same colour should be in the engine bay, close to the one for the oil light.

If there isn't, it is straight forward, basically a wire from the sender to the extra spade on the back of the dash at the oil pressure gauge. YOu'll know if the oil light and pressure gauge connections are the wrong way round, they will be wrong!

[millworm]

thanks mate i can't go wrong now :)

[jimbob-mcgrew]

without sounding nosey, how much was the switch ? as last time I checked they were crazy money if bought new

[millworm]

45 quid (trade) mate brand new, my motor factors have some good connections

[Malacin]

hi mates can i ask a question please. i've just bought a 6 dial from ebay to fit on a nova 1.2l. the problem is that the seller didnt send me the oil pressure sensor. is this sensor on the pic below good please for my 6 dial?? thx alot

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VE706065-Vauxhall-Nova-GL-L-1-3-Petrol-84-90-Oil-Pressure-Switch-/00/s/NDAwWDQwMA==/z/LoMAAOxyYI9Rx48y/$(KGrHqF,!n0FGw-UodLEBR)48y,ipQ~~60_12.JPG

[Iain]

On the Nova loom there's a round push on terminal rather than a spade, isn't there?

The style of sensor looks like the Vauxhall style, so if it says it fits a Nova go for it.

[Malacin]

it says this descriprtion.... VE706065 Vauxhall Nova GL,L 1.3 Petrol 8v , Engine Type -13SB 51kw 09/84-08/90 - Oil Pressure Switch;1297cc;4 Cyl.;Eng. type: OHC;FWD;69 BHP;With oil pressure gauge;Without cable

just to be sure before buying cause it's not cheap u know...

[johnd]

looks the same as the one I put on mine

[Malacin]

and it worked correctly?

or else... is there anyone which have one second hand in good working condition??

[marc69]

Looks right to me.

[Malacin]

thx marc
also found this...a bit different connection and also more expensive...
any more help please??

http://www.vauxhall-car-parts.co.uk/acatalog/90337695N_2.jpg