Experience Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.
Organizations Associate member SAE
EAA member
Publications Import Car magazine
Education/Credentials ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000
Question Hi.My temp&oil gauge are not working, where sould i start to fix.It has the smith gauges. Thank you Dewayne
Answer Hi Dewayne,
The oil pressure gauge is hydraulic and a pipe goes to the engine block to monitor oil pressure. You need to check to see if the pipe is clear all the way to the gauge.
The temperature gauge is also a pipe filled with a fluid and sealed. A temp bulb is mounted in the head close to the thermostat. There is no home repair you can do to this gauge if it has failed.
Howard
