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03 December 2007, 07:03 AM
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boost gauge
hi guys
can anyone tell me how easy it is to fit a boost gauge? also what is the difference between an electrical and mechanical gauge? and which is better?i have a 1998 turbo 2000 wagon (uk).
cheers for any replys
nick
can anyone tell me how easy it is to fit a boost gauge? also what is the difference between an electrical and mechanical gauge? and which is better?i have a 1998 turbo 2000 wagon (uk).
cheers for any replys
nick
03 December 2007, 08:53 AM
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I have just had one fitted. Its fairly straightforward, but being a bit of a numptie I had a garage do it.
There is already a blanked off point for the tubing, I had to get some longer tubing for mine but that was only about 3 quid.
Then its just wiring up the gauge and fitting it to the cabin. I used a corner pod in my MY00 - matches nicely.
Think the garage charged me for 2 hours labour.
Heres the pod I bought:
Scoobyparts Ltd CUSTOM FIT PILLAR PODS (CLASSIC)
There is already a blanked off point for the tubing, I had to get some longer tubing for mine but that was only about 3 quid.
Then its just wiring up the gauge and fitting it to the cabin. I used a corner pod in my MY00 - matches nicely.
Think the garage charged me for 2 hours labour.
Heres the pod I bought:
Scoobyparts Ltd CUSTOM FIT PILLAR PODS (CLASSIC)
03 December 2007, 03:15 PM
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Dead easy to do, takes a couple of hours.
Have a look here: chiark.co.uk
Electrical ones have a pipe connected to the manifold, dump valve etc and into a device that converts it to an electrical impulse, which is fed through one, or two wires into the cabin.
The other type run a tube into the car and into the back of the gauge, where the boost is read mechanically.
Alcazar
Have a look here: chiark.co.uk
Electrical ones have a pipe connected to the manifold, dump valve etc and into a device that converts it to an electrical impulse, which is fed through one, or two wires into the cabin.
The other type run a tube into the car and into the back of the gauge, where the boost is read mechanically.
Alcazar
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