dred90 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Just wanted to check with someone in the know, that this is the correct hose to splice the t-piece for a boost gauge into on a 200tdi cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 in a word, yes, u'll be fine reading it from there, that will read boost from the turbo, i've plumbed mine in from the after side of the intercooler so its reading inlet manifold pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 in a word, yes, u'll be fine reading it from there, that will read boost from the turbo, i've plumbed mine in from the after side of the intercooler so its reading inlet manifold pressure cheers tonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 where can you fir it to read manifold pressure? and is it much different than mounting it as pictured above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Just wanted to check with someone in the know, that this is the correct hose to splice the t-piece for a boost gauge into on a 200tdicheers Yep, similar place to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0bcg Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 i unscrewed the brass plug from rear of inlet manifold and drilled and tapped it 1/8 npt , then fitted the gauge hose adapter in the plug and put it back in the manifold . that then shows me the boost pressure directly at the inlet manifold, mine is set to 1.2bar on a 300tdi . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 sorry to hi-jack the thread slightly but would this be the same pipe to install the gauge on a pre tdi turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 sorry to hi-jack the thread slightly but would this be the same pipe to install the gauge on a pre tdi turbo? Yep, that pipe is going to the waste gate actuator. The other part of the pipe will be going to the top of the fuel injections pump to supply more fuel as the boost pressure increases. They all have the same pressure, so tapping in anywhere on either pipe will give the same reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppy Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 gromit you are my hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 gromit you are my hero happy to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Gromit's reply 2nd'ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adz Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Just wanted to check with someone in the know, that this is the correct hose to splice the t-piece for a boost gauge into on a 200tdi cheers With that PVC type pipe that close to the turbo you'll probably find it degrades and ballons very quickly - have a look at the pic a bit further down for a better solution. While you can get fittings from aquarium shops and garden centres that do fit, generally they're not up to the heat requirement close to the turbo (go on, ask me how I know). Either using vacuum piping (very thick walled stuff available from most motor factors) as in the pics below your original post, or, if you're a cheapskate like me, some bits of metal brake line pipe near the turbo end will solve the problem. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mortus Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 thats the cold air side of the turbo.. so i doubt it gets hot, as its got cold air rushing through it like crazy also... if plastic things melt.. how does that rubber pipe not get destroyed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 would have to agree with mortus about the heat situation as if it did get hot there they would make the heat sheild futher around the turbo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin90 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 The heat shield is generally to stop heat radiating from the exhaust side of the turbo however that does not mean the air side does not get hot. The plastic may not melt but it could degrade reasonably quickly due to the heat both from radiation and from the air it is carrying, compressed air get's quite hot, hence intercoolers. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Of course the air DOES get hot when it is compressed. That is why it is important to use tubing and fittings that can take heat. The stock stuff is specified to take that amount of heat. The clear tubing shown in that photo is not very heat resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 If it didn't get hot why would you need an intercooler??? I've managed to leave my palm print on water cooled intercooler of a marine diesel when it was running flat out, it was that hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prith Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Is there a kit for this boost gauge. I have a 200TDI Defender engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Not as such. I used a tee for the washer jets and related hose on mine years ago and had no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Have a look on ebay Prith, my boost gauge came from a ebay seller, it had the joiner & pipe with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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