Oil Temp Gauge above Oil Pressure

[matto]

Where is the oil temp sender unit on a 1982 280zx - the gauge says oil temp bu mine does not work and I can not see where the sender unit is??  Is this engine oil or transmission (Auto) oil ?? I have 2 1982 cars - 1 manual and one auto - the auto gauge reads some temp but the manual does not.  I don't know whether it is the gauge or sender (if there is one??  Any advice appreciated !!

[WA240Z]

Hi, I owned a 280zx about 20 years ago. I am pretty sure the oil pressure sender is dual purpose, pressure and temperture, hence the reason they are quite a bit more expensive than a S30 sender.

[Zedman240®]

I've seen temp senders in sumps on 280ZX's. Could be a bad earth etc?

[kuyz]

I agree with Zedman-the sump. Just above the drain plug.

[matto]

Thanks I'll look there!