Gauges

[cewilson]

I've done quite a search, but I ended up getting myself mostly confused across the various models. My vehicle is a 93 200tDi Defender for those that don't know.

I am looking at putting a mud dash into the old girl. Whilst doing this I am going to put in some gauges to keep an eye on some things. What I am trying to do is the following:

Dual Battery Gauge - easy enough
Smart Tire Gauge - easy enough
Watchdog System - easy enough

Tacho - which one actually fits and works? I've got a couple of ideas, but it'd be easier if someone here has actually done it.

Coolant temperature - I really don't trust the standard one, and I'm looking at changing it to something more accurate.

LT230 temp gauge - this is the one that's throwing me more than anything. I'm not sure where it would mount, what sender to use, which gauge - mainly because I'm not sure of what temps it runs. And for those that wonder why, I've already managed to destroy a total box up in the NT a few years ago, and I'm not about to repeat that experience (even if it did get me Maxi-Drive low range and Disco high range).

Thanks in advance for your help

Cheers
Chris

[p38arover]

Does the LT230 have a temp sensor like the BW transfer case used on the P38A?

[ladas]

Does the LT230 have a temp sensor like the BW transfer case used on the P38A?

The later LT230 have a fluid temperature sensor

[cewilson]

Does the LT230 have a temp sensor like the BW transfer case used on the P38A?


Not that I'm aware of on my old girl - mind you it's been a few years since I rebuilt her now ;)

[weeds]

i fitted a mechanical temp guage....it works a treat

[cewilson]

Where did you tap into the case?

[weeds]

the bung in the top of the thermostat

i believe a vdo one will fit straight into the existing hole that the temp sensor screws into

i brought a speco one

[rick130]

The later LT230 have a fluid temperature sensor

Defenders have never had one. ;)

[rick130]

the bung in the top of the thermostat

i believe a vdo one will fit straight into the existing hole that the temp sensor screws into

i brought a speco one

I think Mr Wilson is asking about the/case weeds :D

Re the engine temp gauge, I think the 200tdi sender location is a different size/pitch than the 300Tdi, which is 1/8-27 NPTF, and luckily is what is the standard size with VDO and apparently Speco mechanical gauges.

[Bush65]

AFAIK, the temp sender fits where the plug is on the left side of the input housing (about the level of the bottom of the PTO flange).

Sorry I don't know the temp range for a suitable gauge, but whatever is normal for oil temp service can't be far wrong.

[weeds]

I think Mr Wilson is asking about the/case weeds :D


oops.....i was answering the Q re: water temp:angel: