Thread: Extra Gauges

I can't tell by the avatar what sort of def you have. For all types, a boost gauge is good for an easy fit - you only need a extra t-piece to run it, and it's only air coming in. Using the boost gauge lets you know how hard you are pushing the engine - less boost, less fuel used.

As to volts - depends on how you use accessories

Oil - provided it is an electronic version and you can find the proper t-piece to fit it next to the standard one, then OK ( A further back up to tell if you overheat). Rigging the old fashioned type with an oil line into the dash isn't the best idea.

A 110 not a Defender, and I'm not sure what gauges the current Defender has - as standard I have speedo, fuel, volts and temp (and clock). The only one I have considered necessary to add is a gauge for the auxiliary fuel tank, but have thought about adding oil pressure, vacuum and possibly tacho and gearbox temperature. But all of these are really for interest rather than really being needed.
John

i have had my 300tdi tweaked so i'm looking at a egt gauge and maybe a boost, my temp guage buggered up a whle ago so i fitted a mechanical temp guage much more accurate

I have added Tacho, and Boost. Great aids when towing.
See pics in link below.

Trev.

trev,

how did you mount the fuel and clock gauges??

did you cut a section out of the dash bit??

phil

Id also be adding a pyrometer, Its a gauge that tells you how hot your exhaust is. Good for letting you know how hot you turbo is before shutting down or how hard your working the engine.

Dave

"In a Landrover the other car is your crumple zone."

I got the dual gauge mount from Autobarn and trimmed the top mounting of the gauge panel to match the edge of the panel. (the top mounting is quite wide to take screws). I then held it in postion and drew the two holes to be cut out. Using a hole saw, cut the one nearest the steering wheel first, then fit a gauge to hold it in place. Using the gauge plate as a guide for the hole saw, cut the second hole. This ensures you get the holes perfectly positioned. The gauges then clamp the plate to the dash giving it a neat appearance. I was not going to use the gauge mounting panel initially, but the dash has a foam type covering and cutting a clean hole is nearly impossible. When I clamped a gauge into position without the panel mount, the dash spread around the bezel.

Trev.

Mine has the Tacho, Gearbox temp and oil pressure. Quite happy with those extra.