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July 28, 2007, 10:45:53 pm

Earwig225

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« on: July 28, 2007, 10:45:53 pm »
I want to add attach to my 1.6TD. Can I simply plug any 'ole 2 1/16 tach into the W slot on my alternator or do I need to buy a 'diesel' tach? I have seen 'Diesel' tachs at Egauges.com.

What is the right way to install a 2 1/16 tach?
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Reply #1July 28, 2007, 10:51:18 pm

Vincent Waldon

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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2007, 10:51:18 pm »
yup, has to be a "diesel" tach (the signal from the w terminal is quite different from an ignition system), or you can buy a converter that will drive a normal tach... Dakota Digital sells them I believe.

VDO makes a diesel tach that fits their standard cup mount... had one in my caddy for years.
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Reply #2July 29, 2007, 08:50:05 am

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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2007, 08:50:05 am »
or u could convert a gas one for a nice oem look
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Reply #3August 01, 2007, 01:43:22 pm

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« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2007, 01:43:22 pm »
Alrighty; is this the conversion kit that's required to modify a stock vw tach or is there something else out there?

Andy
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