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Feb 18, 2009 | 01:34 PM

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defi/hose question

morning all. does anyone know where i can get a top radiator hose that has the fitting on it enabling you to fit a defi guage sensor . or........where else can i put the sensor?

any ideas peeps

dan

Feb 18, 2009 | 03:00 PM

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i think people just cut the hose in half, and instal the sensor between the 2 parts

Feb 18, 2009 | 04:54 PM

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how they do that? itd need a huge t piece?

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Feb 18, 2009 | 05:50 PM

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something like this, depending on what your sensor is like

36mm PIPE ADAPTER WATER TEMP TEMPERATURE GAUGE SENDER on eBay, also Engine Tuning Parts, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 19-Feb-09 20:00:00 GMT)

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:07 PM

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wow. cool just what i need. many thanks

dan

Feb 18, 2009 | 06:20 PM

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just check it is the right size first

Feb 18, 2009 | 07:14 PM

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What is wrong with the standard OEM coolant temp gauge? I've never understood why anyone would buy a Defi gauge for coolant temps when the car comes with one anyway.

Yes by all means go for oil temp, oil press, boost etc but why have two gauges giving you the same info?