autometer boost gauge Q?

[chillcupra]

Hi...do the autometer boost gauges from apex come with a screw type T piece to tap into the boost hose with?

Thanks

 

[RickC]

didnt get mine from apex, but it did yes and would think they all do.

 

[cordobabrendy]

from memory you get a push fit t piece and 6ft of piping.

 

[Balf2k]

Yes they do

I got mine from Apex mate and yes, it comes with T piece and 6 foot of nylon tubing. The T piece is the right size to tap into the fuel pressure regulator as I done with mine. Looked a little small for the DV install. Gauge works fine (only fitted mine today )

 

[stoneyfordNI]

the dervs different to you petrol guys , you need to plumb into the boost pipe

 

[chillcupra]

thanks guys...so do I need any other bits to fit it on a diesel?

 

[stoneyfordNI]

if you dont get one of the threaded adaptors , try demontweeks or one of the gauge manufactureres ,the threaded nipple for my gauge came in the gauge kit (defi)

 

[chillcupra]

I have been told by jbs that i need a metal t piece to fit the gauge to a DIESEL. Anyone know where i can get this from and what size. Thanks

 

[stoneyfordNI]

read here
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85372&page=2&highlight=tapped

il get pics of mine now

EDIT there ya go

 

[chillcupra]

I dont suppose you no which one on demon tweaks i would need. I have had a look but id nt have a clue.

 

[stoneyfordNI]

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=FSEFPA903/B

all u need is the internal diameter of the hose your using , just watch when threading that , V easy to shear plastic threads on the boost pipe u cut ,

 

[chillcupra]

Thanks for all your help. JBS are fitting the gauge, i am a retard when it comes to doing things like that, they said they needed a metal thread one. Thanks

 

[chillcupra]

I dont suppose anyone knows the internal diameter of the hoses with autometer gauges. I may just buy all the threads lol

 

[Jimski]

read here
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85372&page=2&highlight=tapped

il get pics of mine now

EDIT there ya go

Do i win a prize for digging up the oldest thread ever?!

Just to ask, is this tapped into the pipe on the left of the engine AFTER the EGR and down to the front of the bumper?

I'm guessing its a case of drilling a hole a few mm's smaller than the threaded nipple and then screwing that in for it to 'self tap' itself?

Thanks all,

Jimski

 

[seantdi]

yup thats the pipe. bit size depends on the thread size of the nipple. mine was a M5 thread so i drilled a 4.2mm hole and threaded it with a tap and die set. if you dont have one i guess you could try thread it with the nipple or a bolt with the same thread size.. also you want to be very carefull when drilling not to let swarf down into the pipe