Higgy 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Hi, As title etc suggests, does anyone know this sensor? : Engine is from 1989 2-row Mi16x4. (Its the one next to the dipstick) My other engine is from a 1990 3-row Mi16x4, and has a blank screwed in place? Twins! Cheers, Higgy. P.S. Eagle eyed spotters. I'm just swapping the engines over, thats why the knock sensor is now on the 2-row 1989 engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted July 5, 2006 Looks like an oil temp sensor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Looks like an oil temp sensor... Its got one of those on the sump next to drain plug. Not sure why they would want 2? Maybe it takes an average reading Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pug_101 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Does it go into a oil/water passage or into the crank chamber? I guess there was no wire to it to trace back to the ecu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Does it go into a oil/water passage or into the crank chamber?I guess there was no wire to it to trace back to the ecu. I dont fancy disturbing it. Breaker had already removed loom. And its now up in the loft so a bit of a pain to trace wires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug309twin40s 1 Posted July 5, 2006 yep thats definetely a oil temp sensor that should be in the sump not where that is. maybe someone took that plug out at some stage, lost it and put in something that fitted!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bono 0 Posted July 5, 2006 oil pressure switch for the oil light? i know the big domed one in the middle is the oil pressure senser for the gauge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug309twin40s 1 Posted July 5, 2006 (edited) oil pressure switch for the oil light?i know the big domed one in the middle is the oil pressure senser for the gauge nope oil pressure warning light sensor/switch is next to the oil pressure sensor nr the engine mount. Edited July 5, 2006 by pug309twin40s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inferno 1 Posted July 5, 2006 maybe its a flux capaciter?! well... do you know what one looks like?! i would suggest oil related to to closeness to dipstick, but the level should be on the rear of block and the temp as mentioned in the sump... im stumped! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted July 5, 2006 Im pretty sure thats the oil LEVEL sensor. The 205 doesn't have a dial for it, but the BX (and 405?) does. It shows you the level when you first turn on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars Posted July 5, 2006 Oil Temp sensor. Oil level sensor is different to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pug_101 0 Posted July 5, 2006 Im pretty sure thats the oil LEVEL sensor. The 205 doesn't have a dial for it, but the BX (and 405?) does. It shows you the level when you first turn on. Too high for oil level. I am wondering if the threaded hole is used to fit a crank stop when working on the engine? Still seems a little out of possition for this though. I think the sensor it's self is a red herring as mentioned it just fits the threads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted July 6, 2006 Too high for oil level.I am wondering if the threaded hole is used to fit a crank stop when working on the engine? Still seems a little out of possition for this though. I think the sensor it's self is a red herring as mentioned it just fits the threads. Yeh its got the usual oil level sensor, same as the other Mi16x4 engine. I think pug309twin40s & Pug_101 are right, it is just something that fits the threads in the block. Cheers for your input guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug309twin40s 1 Posted July 6, 2006 oil level sensor is at the bk of the engine pointing upwards with 2 connections on it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted July 6, 2006 Oil Temp sensor. Oil level sensor is different to that. Right enough, I stand corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_W 3 1 Cars Posted July 6, 2006 Never noticed that blanking plug before; its interesting to know that there is another take-off for what I would assume is in the oil system for oil pressure gauge etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev-G 1 Posted July 6, 2006 That 'hole' in the 2nd picture doesn't go inside the block and is not threaded from memory....Doesn't look like it either in the 2nd pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
