veebee

My friend and I went under my 7 today to try to fix an exhaust leak, which didn't happen since who ever owned the car before me welded everything. Unless that's stock. Basically from the downpipe(?) or header and back is welded together. I will fix that with a RB exhaust next month.

Anyway, while we were under the car we noticed a lot of oil around the engine/transmission area. I don't think it's bad because there aren't oil spots from where the car sits when I'm not driving it. I think it could have been from the previous owner or when the oil was changed last maybe? The oil looked pretty dirty, so I think it could just be **** from before. I should clean it off and see if it comes back! But I figured I'd see if anyone else had a similar problem.

And! I would definitely like input on this. I had to get my gauge cluster replaced since my speedo on the other one was completely jacked (doing 30 would result in the speedo being past MPH). The oil pressure gauge on the previous cluster read properly (I THINK). This one isn't reading the same as the other. Going 45 through town results in it reading a notch below where WOT would read. Is there a way to calibrate the oil gauge? Or should I just buy a new aftermarket gauge? If the latter is suggested, please provide good websites to find one.

Man all of my posts are really long. Thanks to anyone who reads them and helps!

Goofy

Oil pressure is normally approximately 30psi at idle, 60psi at load.

veebee

yes i know that. but what i was saying is the gauge with the new cluster isn't reading that. the old cluster read that just fine.

bradenscreed

id go aftermarket, but then u have to figure out where to put the sensor, and its a small headach for some people, id say get some "gunk engine degreasing gel" and coat the underside of your car, get it cleaned, and keep checking to see if you are leaking.

veebee

yeah that's probably what i was going to do. and with the gauge i could probably just put it in the center of the dash so i could see it out of the corner of my eye.

but i still need websites or brands to look for/at.

and do aftermarket oil pressure gauges install where the stock one does?

veebee

bump bump it up

could use ideas for good brands and information about how it runs to the engine