Thread: guages

Originally Posted by disco_mitch

thinking about getting some guages would like

boost
egt
trans temp

the reason i like the thought of them is to keep my eye on things specially egt and trans temp what are your thoughts are they worth it where would you mount them in a d1 300tdi

You can get a tidy matching pod that mounts on top of the dash.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

You can get a tidy matching pod that mounts on top of the dash.

i was thinking a few pvc 90 corners and mount them down the bottom of the pillar but i guess my question is are these guages really used that much

Google Mud Stuff. They have a great pod the mini one that would easily hold 3 gauges. Their nice and easy to deal with.

Cheers,

Hi mate,

Take a look at www.nata.net.au!

I can get you MUD stuff too!

Cheers

The entertainer

Originally Posted by disco_mitch

i was thinking a few pvc 90 corners and mount them down the bottom of the pillar but i guess my question is are these guages really used that much

Only you can answer that

Hey mate I have a Defender with the same motor

I have a TM-2 (head temperature), EGT and a Boost Gauge

The first two are a must I reckon, I also have an Engine Saver (Low coolant alarm)

If you have fiddled with your fuel pump then a EGT is a must, I was once told never to run a Tdi anywhere over 700 degrees. Occasionally I hit 600 or so and know I need to start backing off on the loud pedal

The boost gauge was fitted by the fella who owned the Landy before me. I would have to say I don't think I'd get one. I'm not really sure of the point, fair enough it's interesting to watch but what else do you do with it?

Head temperature is good for if you thermostat doesn't open

My EGT is a Thermoguard unit, sold by a member on this forum

The TM-2 and Engine saver I sourced from Davy on this forum again another great bloke to deal with

Originally Posted by Jock The Rock

Hey mate I have a Defender with the same motor

I have a TM-2 (head temperature), EGT and a Boost Gauge

The first two are a must I reckon, I also have an Engine Saver (Low coolant alarm)

If you have fiddled with your fuel pump then a EGT is a must, I was once told never to run a Tdi anywhere over 700 degrees. Occasionally I hit 600 or so and know I need to start backing off on the loud pedal

The boost gauge was fitted by the fella who owned the Landy before me. I would have to say I don't think I'd get one. I'm not really sure of the point, fair enough it's interesting to watch but what else do you do with it?

Head temperature is good for if you thermostat doesn't open

My EGT is a Thermoguard unit, sold by a member on this forum

The TM-2 and Engine saver I sourced from Davy on this forum again another great bloke to deal with

if you dont mind me asking how much did they set you back

as for the auto would a oil temp guage work or is a auto temp guage different

MARS 2.5 INCH KRT-250OT 28MM SLIM OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE - eBay Temperature, Gauges, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 16-Aug-09 21:07:16 AEST)

Here's the EGT - $265

ThermoGuard Instruments

I'm not sure whether Davy is still doing the combo but I imagine he is

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/6...ure-alarm.html

Sorry mate not sure about the trans sensors