Ideas on an AT Temp Tap Location?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Focus_Sh1ft · 08-10-2010, 09:12 PM

I'm installing a transmission fluid temperature gauge and I simply cannot figure out a place to place the sender unit. Originally, I was going to use the No.1 transaxle nut as shown on page 15 here:

http://etimago.com/yaris/repairmanua...0Transaxle.pdf,

but the part I need basically doesn't exist. I ordered this
(http://www.sunpro.com/product_detail.php?pid=16338),
but it turns out I need an M8 x 1.0 (?).

So uh, I can't find this anywhere online. I haven't bothered with auto / plumbing stores because apparently every store in the states HATES metric units. I was laughed at at Home Depot for even showing the balls to ask for something that isn't English units. ANYWAYS, I digress.

Anybody have any ideas as to where I can place a sender unit?

Nexus1155 · 08-10-2010, 09:17 PM

You should have told him that he worked at home depot and didn't know anything about the section he works in, because i am sure they must have had SOMETHING useful. Fastenal is where i usually go for anything hardware related.

Look into a tranny filter relocation kit if you can adapt one, no idea if you can. You can add a quart of extra oil and add whatever you need probably

CTScott · 08-10-2010, 09:29 PM

http://www.tricocorp.com/products/pr...aspx?c=14&p=34

Check out FA-1018 (M8 x 1.0 > 1/8 NPT)

Focus_Sh1ft · 08-11-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

http://www.tricocorp.com/products/pr...aspx?c=14&p=34

Check out FA-1018 (M8 x 1.0 > 1/8 NPT)

Already checked here. Unfortunately, that's backwards. The side that screws in has to have an M8 size thread, and the adapter portion has to be 1/8 NPT. I've pretty much given up on this location... I even tried to fabricate my own piece today but I couldn't plug the leaks

CTScott · 08-11-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focus_Sh1ft

Already checked here. Unfortunately, that's backwards. The side that screws in has to have an M8 size thread, and the adapter portion has to be 1/8 NPT. I've pretty much given up on this location... I even tried to fabricate my own piece today but I couldn't plug the leaks

You could use the FA-1011M and the M10 adapter you listed above.

Focus_Sh1ft · 08-11-2010, 11:21 PM

The fact that I need an adapter for an adapter makes my head hurt, lmao... I'm convinced you're either incredibly bright or I'm overwhelmingly stupid. Or both. Dunno.

CTScott, I am going to have this website renamed "CTScottWorld" as your reward for consistently being sooooooooo helpful

08-10-2010, 09:12 PM	#1
Focus_Sh1ft Drives: 08 Yaris Turbo; 06 tC Turbo Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 875	Ideas on an AT Temp Tap Location?? I'm installing a transmission fluid temperature gauge and I simply cannot figure out a place to place the sender unit. Originally, I was going to use the No.1 transaxle nut as shown on page 15 here: http://etimago.com/yaris/repairmanua...0Transaxle.pdf, but the part I need basically doesn't exist. I ordered this (http://www.sunpro.com/product_detail.php?pid=16338), but it turns out I need an M8 x 1.0 (?). So uh, I can't find this anywhere online. I haven't bothered with auto / plumbing stores because apparently every store in the states HATES metric units. I was laughed at at Home Depot for even showing the balls to ask for something that isn't English units. ANYWAYS, I digress. Anybody have any ideas as to where I can place a sender unit?

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08-10-2010, 09:17 PM	#2
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	You should have told him that he worked at home depot and didn't know anything about the section he works in, because i am sure they must have had SOMETHING useful. Fastenal is where i usually go for anything hardware related. Look into a tranny filter relocation kit if you can adapt one, no idea if you can. You can add a quart of extra oil and add whatever you need probably

08-10-2010, 09:29 PM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	http://www.tricocorp.com/products/pr...aspx?c=14&p=34 Check out FA-1018 (M8 x 1.0 > 1/8 NPT)

08-11-2010, 11:21 PM	#6
Focus_Sh1ft Drives: 08 Yaris Turbo; 06 tC Turbo Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 875	The fact that I need an adapter for an adapter makes my head hurt, lmao... I'm convinced you're either incredibly bright or I'm overwhelmingly stupid. Or both. Dunno. CTScott, I am going to have this website renamed "CTScottWorld" as your reward for consistently being sooooooooo helpful