So what's the secret to reaching the oil sending unit on my 1.8 2002? I was fitting up my intercooler last night and figured while i was under the car, i would scope out the best way to reach the sending unit for oil supply and pressure gauge. Unfortunately it looks very cramped and I can't even visually see it from below. Is this a "see with your hands" deal?? Please help. Thanks!

 

try taking off the wheel and go in from the wheel well

 

that the IM brace off....it's easy to see access.

 

Thats how i do it on my '99.

 

same here, or if you just want to ramp it up then lean your head against the wheel you can look from the wheel well and wrap your arm from the front...but its a PITA.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll see if things improve with the wheel removed. If not, how about removing the IM brace?

 

BTW here's how well the intercooler fits

 

What size IC? What are you doing for pipes? Howd you mount the IC?

 

The IC core is 21x7x2.5 with 2.5" in/out. I haven't routed the pipes yet but it will be the typical "around the radiator" routing. Shouldn't be a problem. I mounted the IC just in front of the radiator, basically hanging it from the upper radiator support. I'll fabricate some brackets for the bottom of the IC. It went in easier than I thought.