280GE Sump plug thread size

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malc
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Does anyone happen to know what the sump plug thread is on the 280GE?

I've a VDO oil temp gauge I'd like to fit, and a sump plug sensor would be an easy option.

Unless someone knows of another useful hole with a blanking currently plug in it...

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Re: 280GE Sump plug thread size

top of the oil filter you can connect there

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Re: 280GE Sump plug thread size

Thanks. Do you mean by putting a T-piece between the housing and the oil pressure light switch - or is there another suitable hole?

Space looks a bit tight for fitting a T-piece. I'm already expecting to need a length of flexible hose to let me fit a sensor for a pressure gauge remotely, but I was worried that oil won't be circulating in the hose so a temperature sensor on the end of it will read lower than true.