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black92_tsi_awd
I got a autometer pressure gage to hook up. Since the engine failure I no longer trust the stock gage.

Are the threads for the stock gage normal NPT or the metric NPT??

Also, I remember reading somewhere to remote mount the sending unit to make it live longer. Since I window welded the stock mounts and removed the balance shafts, vibration is going to be an issue. Anybody got any recommendation (picts would be good) of where/how they mounted theirs?
AWD DSM 1
I'd be interested in the answers you get, as I have a gauge to put in also. Is yours electrical or mechanical?
turbohcar
I believe there's a FAQ on DSMTuners on how to do it but their site is currently down. LMK what you find out.
black92_tsi_awd
AWD DSM 1
Electrical

Turbocar
That may be where I saw it, but I couldn't check. I'll try this weekend.
black92_tsi_awd
Here's a little bit I found link1

Here's a nice article on adding a external oil cooler
link2

Still looking...

Here's an article on remote mounting a dual sensor setup (on a Mustang) link3
black92_tsi_awd
Well according to a thread I found on Buschur Forums, the threads are 1/8-28 BSP, not the standard 1/8-27 NPT. mad.gif

So, anybody know somewhere I can get male BSP to NPT fitting locally (Peoria)??
Hult250R
QUOTE (black92_tsi_awd @ Apr 24 2006, 01:02 PM)
Well according to a thread I found on Buschur Forums, the threads are 1/8-28 BSP, not the standard 1/8-27 NPT. mad.gif

So, anybody know somewhere I can get male BSP to NPT fitting locally (Peoria)??

AutoZone sells a AutoMeter kit thats got metric fittings in it, One of the fittings in the kit fits our cars.
black92_tsi_awd
You beat me to the post...I stopped at Advance and they ordered me an adapter set. Something like 6 fittings for $7. It comes in Friday.
BudmannG
I should have got a kit also. Now I will be waiting around for mine to come in. Stupid me!
black92_tsi_awd
Advance in E Peoria should have one in stock. They ordered 2 and was going to put the other on the shelf. It's made by SunPro.
BudmannG
Hey Chris, Is this the kit that you bought? http://www.sunpro.com/product_detail.php?p...f4cdc3a0a9d6cb7
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black92_tsi_awd
Yep...$6.96 Item #4559720 at Advance
BudmannG
Thanks man! biggthumpup.gif
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