Fossicker
SubscriberHi,
Still fairly new to Aulro,
Recently bought a D2 TD5 ,
Have heard about various things to monitor Engine temperature, ( as in dash Gauge quite poor )
as well as for Auto Transmission, ( as every thing I read says these transmissions especially susceptible to high temps).
I've seen a thing called an Engine Guard, a very simple gadget that sits on dash and has two probes that typically you'd attach to your engine block
(near a thrmostat) and the other to transmission cooling pipe outlet.
Also heard of thing ( called a UltraGauge) to plug into the diagnostics (ODBC) port and can read just aout everything in the vehicle computer , approx $400.
Does anyone know of any other systems, they'd recommend?
Apart from engine and Transmission fluid outlet temp, the other thing I'd like to monitor is Exhaust Gas (before Turbo),
Any other suggestions as to what I should also monitor?
Regards
NIck
ChatterBox
SupporterYour bank account?Originally Posted by NBartels
The engine guard is a quality piece of equipment, I use one to monitor coolant and auto temp.
The ultragauge won't work at all on a TD5.
I also monitor EGT but couldn't give you the brand name without going for a look, SAAS gauges seem good though, I think I have one on my work ute, does boost and EGT.
The only other thing worth monitoring would be oil pressure, but I've never bothered.
Fossicker
SubscriberThanks Shack.
When I wrote Engine Gaurd, Its a brand name I think..
ChatterBox
SupporterJust has a quick look.
I've got an "Engine Guard EG01" on one vehicle and an "Engine Watchdog TM4"on another.
Both do 2 inputs and seem pretty reliable.
Cheers
James
Wizard
We have just bought a Gauge Innovation block temp and low coolant dash gauge, for the young blokes D1.
Gauge Innovations
We haven't fitted it yet so can't comment on it function.
The low coolant sensor sticks to the plastic coolant bottle and doesn't need any holes in the bottle.
They do a range of 1 , 2 and 3 display units, in 50mm or a flat stick on dash gauge.
The block temp, low coolant and trans temp , or coolant temp, low coolant and trans temp, would be a good combo for an auto.
Tony
Fossicker
SubscriberThanks Gents,
All these products look good.
I like the one where you can have three parameters in one gauge,
and with a little pic to indicate what your monitoring ie engine or transmission.
Regards
Nick
Master
SubscriberI use a SCANGUAGE 2, but can't get exhaust gas temp. Am happy seeing true coolant and auto temps, plus other benefits. Google.
Before: Ser 2a LWB, Ser 3 S/W, 1979 RR 2 door, 1981 LR Stage 1 V8 (new), 1985 LR 110 V8 County (new), 2009 RRS TDV8
Now: MY13 D4 TDV6. "E" rear diff. Cambo's magic Engine & Auto Tune. 1968 Austin 1800 Mk1 auto (my 5th)
ChatterBox
SupporterThe original scanguage didn't support the TD5, I didn't know the 2 did.. There you go, you learn something every day!
You won't get any report of EGT on a TD5, they don't have a sensor.
Master
SubscriberOops, I 'forgot' we are talking about a TD5. You are quite correct, Scanguage not covering that model.
Before: Ser 2a LWB, Ser 3 S/W, 1979 RR 2 door, 1981 LR Stage 1 V8 (new), 1985 LR 110 V8 County (new), 2009 RRS TDV8
Now: MY13 D4 TDV6. "E" rear diff. Cambo's magic Engine & Auto Tune. 1968 Austin 1800 Mk1 auto (my 5th)
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