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August 02, 2012, 02:07:10 pm

gitkrunk

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aftermarket gauge sensor questions
« on: August 02, 2012, 02:07:10 pm »
Hello again. Just wondering where the best place to install my oil temp oil pressure boost and egt  sensors would be on the 1.6 turbo diesel
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Reply #1August 02, 2012, 09:25:08 pm

Syncroincity

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Re: aftermarket gauge sensor questions
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2012, 09:25:08 pm »
Here's my oil temp and pressure senders (Glowshift) in my oil filter flange. (AAZ)
I have the EGT mounted in the block-off plate of the EGR valve on the manifold... I also see lots of them plugged into the bottom of the mani right under the turbo inlet. Remove the stud and drill/tap the hole.


JC McCavitt
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Reply #2August 02, 2012, 11:58:24 pm

gitkrunk

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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2012, 11:58:24 pm »
cool! yeah i got the 1.6 so only one sensor hole on filter flange. i think im gonna mount the pressure there. and find one of those oil drain plug with the hole for the temp sensor

Reply #3August 03, 2012, 06:36:07 am

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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2012, 06:36:07 am »
i used this kit it worked good and was very compleat even came with the ground wire and conectors.
http://store.42draftdesigns.com/VW-Oil-Pressure-Relocation-Kit_p_314.html