Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Installing new gauges, where is the best place to....

[CMartin]

I need to know where is the best place to install the probe for my EGT gauge. Also, where is the best place to tap in for boost pressure. Thanks

 

[Hoof Daddy]

I enjoy my gauges on the A-Pillar easy to referance too, I pulled the 1/4" plug on my intake manifold. The instructions that came with my boost gauge suggested that spot. Good Luck!

 

[BrandonF]

Take out the cup launcher and install them there... . best place for a 12 valve... .

IMHO

 

[Bob4x4]

You will want to install the thermocouple in the exhaust manifold about 3/4 of an inch from the turbo in the rear portion of that area. Caution there is a divider in that section. That is why I say in the rear portion not the center.

There is a 1/8 npt plug in the side of the head,(intake portion) behind the injection pump that makes a good easy to access port to pick up a boost signal.



Bob

 

[Hoof Daddy]

I found the link I used in the past and it was an 1/8 fitting http://www.dieselpage.com/gibdl.htm

 

[Joe G.]

I don't like the looks or position of the a-pilar mounts. This is the way I did mine so you can see a different way:



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[AWray]

If you order your gauges from Geno's, they come with instructions that used to be posted on TST's website. WHATEVER YOU DO, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!!!!! Being the "seasoned" mechanic, I looked at the exhaust manifold and decided the middle would be the best place to install the pyro probe. I found, much to my dismay, that the manifold is divided.



If you need more specific directions on where to drill, let me know. I kept my instructions from Geno's

 

[Larry Downs]

I just installed mine last week. Genos included good instructions and excellant price and shipping. Mine are on the A pillar and were easy to install there because you can run the wires right down beside the emergency brake to a factory rubber grommet that is about 2 inches in diameter to the left of the brake pedal. The gauges are eye level and you do not have to look away from the road more than a second to see gauges. That's my 2 cents worth, do what works for you.

 

[CMartin]

Thanks for all of the replies... . but I think maybe some of you mis understood my question. I already mounted the guages on the A-pillar... . what I was wondering is where is the best place to mount the EGT probe... . in the exhaust. I already used the link that was posted for the boost gauge, worked perfectly. I am still un clear of exactly where is the best spot for the probe on my EGT gauge. Thanks, CHAD

 

[Joe G.]

Look here: http://gatewaydieselownersassociation.com/default.php?h_display=1&how_to=EGT



There is a lot there and the installation is on a 24 valve, but it does show were to tap the exhaust manifold.

 

[Larry Downs]

A picture is worth a thousand words. I have attached a photo of mine. I hope this works , first time I have posted a photo.

 

[CMartin]

Uhhh... I think you forgot the photo?

 

[Larry Downs]

My picture was too big - I did not notice the error. Lets try this again

 

[JGheen]

My picture was too big - I did not notice the error. Lets try this again

Jeez, your manifold looks like it has a case of the measles. :-laf Interesting rust pattern.