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| pete914 |
 Mar 21 2008, 08:26 AM
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So I want to start monitoring my oil temps but my car needs the plate ($$$$$), gauge and sender however, I was quoted at $200 for the kit.
Any way around this? Could I just monitor head temp? I think my engine is running too hot but I have no way to tell. Cheapo suggestions appreciated thanks- |
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| jcd914 |
Mar 21 2008, 01:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
being a CSOB, I used a stock Oil Temp Gauge and sender out of an Audi 4000. Cost $0 (parts cars I already had) The 4000 temp sensor is small, so I just drilled and tapped the existing plate, installed with so sealant and gently tightened it. It never leaked for me.
JIm |
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| pete914 |
Mar 21 2008, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(jcd914 @ Mar 21 2008, 03:17 PM)  being a CSOB, I used a stock Oil Temp Gauge and sender out of an Audi 4000. Cost $0 (parts cars I already had) The 4000 temp sensor is small, so I just drilled and tapped the existing plate, installed with so sealant and gently tightened it. It never leaked for me. JIm So cool. Thanks for all the feedback everyone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I just did a couple of searches for CHT setups. Can't seem to find anything besides the ones for the FI...I'm under the understanding this sends more of an on/off signal than a graduated reading though. Correct? |
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pete914 cheap oil temp gauge/sender/plate? Mar 21 2008, 08:26 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com by the time one purchases the factory plate the fa... Mar 21 2008, 08:52 AM SLITS Used "taco plate" assembly with sender .... Mar 21 2008, 09:36 AM toon1
So I want to start monitoring my oil temps but my... Mar 21 2008, 09:41 AM r_towle try this.
http://www.mainelycustombydesign.com/en... Mar 21 2008, 11:37 AM McMark :agree: You can get the factory bits for less than... Mar 21 2008, 12:07 PM
toon1 Your looking for a CHT gauge. The CHTS is for the ... Mar 21 2008, 08:46 PM drive-ability Bear with me here,
I have a few of these units ... Mar 21 2008, 09:49 PM
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On the topic of CHT gauges and how... Mar 21 2008, 11:57 PM |
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