The oil pressure and water temp gauges are both Bourdon tubes. If I was
prepared to send the safety gauge to a specialist anyway--about
$200-300--for overhaul I might try squirting electronics cleaner
GENTLY--i.e. just a dribble--into the fittings and gently drying them
with air (like from the keyboard spray cleaners). If oil is inside the
gauge housing you're probably better off sending it in.
Actually, I doubt if oil in the oil pressure gauge Bourdon tube is a
problem, as some will likely get in there anyway.
Bob
On 7/20/2017 9:32 AM, Robert F. Begani wrote:
>
> Hi Steve:
>
> 20 years ago after I got my BJ8 back from a shop, who restored the
> car, while driving down the road oil squired out on to my pants from a
> loose fitting on the oil line. Going back to the shop they just
> tighten the nut. I have good oil pressure, but, all ways have oil
> residue in the gauge. Ideas on how to clean the gauge before
> installing the engine trans etc. in the fall?
>
> Bob Begani
>
> Bj8 ?67
>
>
>
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