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sunny coast, qld
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October 2002
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which gauge next?
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Thu, 11 December 2003 06:41
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i have a boost gauge and a turbo timer that says air/fuel and volts. what next? i would like 3.
i was thinking, water temp, oil temp and a gearbox oil temp? (possible?)
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Thu, 11 December 2003 06:43
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p.s i have a1jz powered car with an auto. that is why i was thinking gearbox oil temp.
and i have a thermo fan run by a flick switch so i definitely need a water temp.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Thu, 11 December 2003 06:50
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Shouldn't your car have a water temperature gauge already? Can't see the point of having two!
My order of preference would be engine oil pressure, engine oil temperature, transmission oil temperature.
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Banned user
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ADELAIDE - The Drift City
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Thu, 11 December 2003 06:51
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oil press gauge is a MUST have
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Fri, 12 December 2003 02:42
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yeah it has a water temp gauge but because my thermo fan will be operated by me, i thought it might be a good idea to be a little more exact for when i should turn it on.
thanks for the input.
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Location:
Northwestern Sydney
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Fri, 12 December 2003 02:57
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Fuel Pressure???
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Location:
Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: which gauge next?
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Fri, 12 December 2003 03:00
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oil pressure is v.important. will tell you about engine behaviour and potential issues for turbo (e.g. if has no pressure idling when warm, turbo bearing will fail soon).
with water temp and themo fan, you should get a temp-driven switch so you've got one less thing to constantly worry about. maybe an idiot light to tell you when the fan is operating - so when the factory temp gauge looks high you should see the light come on - otherwise, stop engine and check. You could wire up an override to bypass a thermoswitch but base your use of it on the factory gauge - you'll soon recognise when it's above normal operating temps.
charles.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Fri, 12 December 2003 03:34
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Yeah, a manually operated fan doesn't seem llike a smart idea. Thermostats are cheap, easy to wire up, and work well. Plus they never forget to switch the fan on, but I guarantee you will! 
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Fri, 12 December 2003 05:22
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i might change it later on, but it is already installed with my 'idiot proof' light switch so it should be alright for a while. Don't want to change anything that is already working.
i think i will get oil pres., oil temp and gearbox oil temp.
thanks
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Location:
Sydney
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November 2003
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Re: which gauge next?
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Fri, 12 December 2003 08:26
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| Norbie wrote on Thu, 11 December 2003 17:50 |
Shouldn't your car have a water temperature gauge already? Can't see the point of having two!
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nah man like tachos, the more you have the faster it goes... 
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Fri, 12 December 2003 09:24
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He should get a "monster temperature gauge" then... with memory recall of course! 
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Sat, 13 December 2003 09:44
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I got an oil pressure and two oil temp gauges today.
So where abouts would i put the oil temp gauge sender in to measure the gearbox temp? It is an a340e from a Chaser.
Does the idiot light for oil measure temperature or pressure?
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Location:
Sydney
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May 2003
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: which gauge next?
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Sat, 13 December 2003 10:13
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a3040 transmissions have a fitting on the RH side from memory for checking the line pressure probably good as any for a temp gauge
Allan
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Location:
brisbane
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: which gauge next?
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Sat, 13 December 2003 13:42
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you need a rev gauge at least as big as the steering wheel and mount it on the roof so everybody knows how hard of a sick cunt driver you are
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