Thread: Thermoguard or VDO EGT gauge

Originally Posted by Leo109

Hi Rangie,

That's very clever! I've always considered the EGR port on the Td5 to be a bit too biased towards cylinder no. 1 (like 100%!) to be a good location. But I've never considered using a long probe to reach further in like that - genius! And running basically along the axis of the manifold, it should not be too exposed to pulsating vibrations.

Is the EGR port exactly perpendicular to the manifold centre-line? Or do you have to weld the socket onto the EGR plate at just the correct angle to run the probe down the manifold?

Ian.

PS: Now I understand what you do with all that length!!

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