Thread: Help with Leak!!

Tried this on my own with a friend and it didn't really work, I need HELP!

My original oil line into block set up was off a 3T brass fitting, with the stock oil sending unit, my aftermarket one, and the steel braided oil line off the bottom............Well the weight caused the fitting to bend and start leaking oil. It eventually broke off into the block.

So we reverse threaded remainder and got it out of the block (Thank God), I was told by another turbo Nissan Enthusiast to just ditched the stock oil sending unit and it just turns the CEL light on. So I ditched it and ran a new fitting.

Same problem a couple days later, no the aftermarket unit is too heavy as well.

I need suggestions on the best way to set it up so it won't leak, I have heard about running the oil sending unit up to the firewall???

Any suggestions are much needed, Sorry for the long explanation and Thanks in Advance.....................

That's how mine is setup. The aftermarket sending unit is attached to the steering rack with a little bracket, and it has a short stainless line (~1') running over to the tee fitting.

Anyone know off hand what size the thread is on the oil filter? I think I may have found a solution. The oil filter adapter thingy, but I need to know the thread size, I think it's 12mm.

Anyone running one of these on the link below, I have Glowshift guages and this is an adapter that they sell. I guess cause they know how heavy their units are. Lemme know what you guys think........

https://www.glowshiftdirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=201

Brass T-fittings are known to either snap or unscrew with the engine's vibration. Going with a mechanical gauge (not as heavy) and a better adaptor would solve this issue.

I personally used to have an electrical with the Nissport adaptor and I was never able to make it not leak, so I took everything out and am driving oil pressure gauge-less for now. I'm still considering my options to put something back in.