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Had my dealer install my combo EGT/Boost gauge. I don't have the tools and was lacking the b... s to try the drilling/tapping thing.

As soon a s I got it back and stepped on the gas, the turbo boost hose came off its connector at the manifold end.

Stopped, slipped it back on, stepped on the gas and the other end came off behind the gauge. Listened to the rush of air all the way home.

Took the pillar off and reconnected the hose to the gauge pushing it all the way over the "hump". Bolted the pillar back in place and went for test drive. 200 feet and the other end popped back off.

Reconnected the thing again and used a wire tie wrap to keep the dang blamed hose on the nipple.

Loaded the camper and went camping for the weekend. Worked fine.

I'm not too crazy about my wire tie wrap. Anyone know of a clamp I could use. I'm afraid the wire will cut the hose after a while.



Oh yes, forgot to mention, the EGT never did work. When I got back I called the dealer mechanic and he suggested reversing the wires on back of the gauge. Off came the pillar once again, switched the black and red and voila!, EGT works.



I'll take that darn pillar off one more time when I get my green bulb for the gauge. The yellow ist just too bright.



The gauge fits nice and looks snazzy on the single A pillar mount. I especially like being able tho keep my handle to help me in and out of the truck.
 
I had the same thing happen to me on my combo gauge. The first time on the manifold. Only I was pulling the trailer up hill when she let go in the pillar and it scared the heck out of me. :eek: At the first rest stop I put on two wire ties and never had a problem since. If I have a problem I will just replace them with spring type fuel line clamps but after a year, it is still holding. Great setup especially with the SRT-10 pillar. :D



Casey
 
Nice. Doesnt sound the tech is a good one. One thing is for sure , with the problems you had I would return for a full refund Marc
 
I bought a used gauge and so the little ferrule that goes on the line was already crushed. I tried several places to get a replacement without success and finally went to the hardware store for some tiny O-rings. I put two under the nut in place of the ferrule and have had zero problems.
 
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