Gauge Sensor Install

[arron]

Hey fellas.. just a few quick questions... They are in regards to gauge sensor installations..

1. Which radiator hose do you cut out for the water temp adaptor? The one on the bottom or the top?

2. Do you need to use some sort of sealant on the threads of the screws of the sensors in the Oil Sandwich Plate and Water Temp Adaptor? And if so, what type of sealant?

3. Where's an ideal place to tap 12V CONSTANT, 12V IGNITION, illumination and GROUND to? The fuse box under the steering column?

[Cazal 856]

Hey fellas.. just a few quick questions... They are in regards to gauge sensor installations..

1. Which radiator hose do you cut out for the water temp adaptor? The one on the bottom or the top?

2. Do you need to use some sort of sealant on the threads of the screws of the sensors in the Oil Sandwich Plate and Water Temp Adaptor? And if so, what type of sealant?

3. Where's an ideal place to tap 12V CONSTANT, 12V IGNITION, illumination and GROUND to? The fuse box under the steering column?

1. Top hose. That's the outlet from the motor so you'll get a better idea of what temp the water is inside your motor. It's also a lot easier to get to. If you want to be really tricky, most workshops should be able to tap your thermostat housing and put the sensor in there.

2. I used plumbing tape on the thread. Seemed to work for me on my oil temp sensor.

3. Headunit wiring is always an easy place, but it depends on how far you want to extend the wiring. Usually the wiring loom for the headunit will be explained on the top of the factory headunit, or in a manual for an aftermarket headunit. It's easy to work out if you dont have that. You just need a test light.