Oil Temp Sender/Sump Plug Size

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:22 pm

Does anybody know the thread size of a BX sump plug?? I want to try and get the appropriate oil temp sender unit.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:05 pm

i think its 16mm X 1.25 thread pitch,

not 100% sure on the pitch but it think thats what it was

regards malcolm

Jaba · Post by **Jaba** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:31 pm

Just checked Ian - its 16 x 1.5.
Thats a good idea btw putting the sensor in the drain plug position. A standard BX one will fit.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:26 am

if you have an ally sump it should have a point for the sendor i belive just above the drain plug

regards malcolm

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:16 pm

Thanks for the replys. Anybody know where I can get one? I ordered one from Citroen but it wasnt right.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:01 pm

205 GTis had an oil temperature gauge with an identical looking sender - and there may well be specialist breakers for them that would sell you one...

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:07 pm

PCR of Lancing west sussex are citr/pug dismatlers, and they do mail order,

heres there link

http://www.pcr767676.co.uk/

regards malcolm

Jaba · Post by **Jaba** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:56 pm

Later BXs from 6141 - 01/09/93 show a 14mm sump plug and temp sender p/n 02428101. Perhaps this was what should have been ordered if yours is a late model.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:11 pm

It was registered in August 92 so presumably it'll be the 16mm plug. I bought a sender from Citroen but its got a 14mm thread. Do you know the part number of the 16mm one by any chance??

Jaba · Post by **Jaba** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:15 pm

16mm plug is 0242 50
14mm is 0242 81

Please let me know if the 16mm is still available as I will order one as well.

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:34 pm

Cheers Jaba, Will let you know when i return from holiday!

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:21 am

i have just checked that part No. 242.50 for the 16mm sendor on service citroens site, and it comes up with a price of 20.59,

my local citroen parts manager has said in the past if it comes up with a price it is usualy still avalible,

it also list's it for a ZX

regards malcolm

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:29 am

After all this time i've just ordered this. Apparently it'll be here for saturday morning however the dealer has made these statements in the past.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Malcolm is absolutely correct though, 20.59ukp

Ian_Fearn · Post by **Ian_Fearn** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:30 pm

Right, its fitted now so i can confirm if you need one its part number:
0242 50