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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 02:33 PM
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How to test oil pressure

Hello Everyone!

Is there an easy way to put an oil pressure test gauge on a 1990 305 ?

Hoping not to have to crawl under car and disconnect the sending unit.

Thanks in advance!
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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 02:47 PM
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Re: How to test oil pressure

Iirc in 90 the rear china wall Port and above the water pump were omitted from the block. The only Port is above the oil filter.
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 03:00 PM
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Does the oil sensor need to be pulled in order to test, or is there a separate plug to put a gauge in?
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Old Dec 22, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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Depends on the car; just take a look at yours
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