Nubee Questions

[iwantthatone]

Thanks SAKJ
Can you buy the sensor and gauge in kit form ? are they easy to fit etc......Sounds like a good idea....wonder why they dont fit something like that on all diesels ?

[daxiet]

Thanks for the info, the turbo is not as hot a spot as I had been lead to believe, I was also under the impression of around 900 deg C. Yet still more than hot enough.

[SAKJ]

Originally Posted by iwantthatone

Thanks SAKJ
Can you buy the sensor and gauge in kit form ? are they easy to fit etc......Sounds like a good idea....wonder why they dont fit something like that on all diesels ?

EGT gauges should be standard fitment to all turbo cars IMO.
You can buy the kits from numerous places. I got mine from the US (google dynotunenitrous) and went for a small rectangular digital gauge.
To fit the 1/8"BSP socket in the exhaust pipe I would suggest you go to an exhaust shop. They will have to remove the downpipe which includes the Cat, and to do this you also have to remove the transmission cross member.
I did all the remove and replace myself, drilling the hole in the pipe etc, just had the guy weld in the socket for me. The only problem I had was that I had to run a tap through the socket after welding due to distortion from the heat.
Then find a power source and mounting point for the gauge. Easypeasy

[iwantthatone]

Cheers SaKG.....yep, out of my league.....will have to find someone to do that for me....Thanks for all the info....great idea.
I will google those guys in the states and get some prices etc.
Cheers

[ed.]

Couldn't you leave a bolt in the nut when welding the nut on to the downpipe and then unscew the bolt out?

[SAKJ]

Originally Posted by ed.

Couldn't you leave a bolt in the nut when welding the nut on to the downpipe and then unscew the bolt out?

Nope, I wouldn't because then there is a major risk that the bolt will fire up on the thread. This is almost a given if the threaded socket is stainless steel. There is a lot of heat on a very small fitting when it is being welded.