22-05-2020, 09:30 AM
(This post was last modified: 22-05-2020, 09:32 AM by 306Genesis.)
Boost gauge is now in. After looking through the cars paperwork and seeing the number pad had been disconnected I thought that would be the best place for the install. I bought some ABS textured plastic off Ebay to match the centre console plastic (or near enough) then cut and filed to fit. A 52mm hole saw was used to make the hole for the boost gauge, then some more filing!
I spliced into the wires coming from the back of the stereo to make sure the display on the gauge only lit up when the headlights are switched on.
I used the grommet just to the top right of the brake servo, It was a right pig to get back in!
Just in case anyone is unsure on where to plumb the t piece into. Zipties at the t piece were only temporary while waiting for delivery of mini jubilee clips. It's also worth noting the t piece used was 6mm 4mm 6mm rather than the 4mm 4mm 4mm gauges usually come with.
I think this gauge looks great in the car. When tested the car is running .8bar (around 11.5PSI) which IIRC is healthy for a standard Dturbo engine. Unfortunately the second hand gauge is sticky on the way back down to zero, and rattles like mad! It functions and will do for now but a replacement will be needed at some point. A manual boost controller is also on it's way!
While driving to the shops yesterday the brake pedal went straight to the floor with very little braking! The handbrake is also practically useless now, all was working absolutely fine the day before!
I have a feeling somethings gone wrong inside the rear drums. The fluid looks a little gross so that will be flushed anyway, I will do some investigating on the weekend. Then I'll have a little play with my pump!
I spliced into the wires coming from the back of the stereo to make sure the display on the gauge only lit up when the headlights are switched on.
I used the grommet just to the top right of the brake servo, It was a right pig to get back in!
Just in case anyone is unsure on where to plumb the t piece into. Zipties at the t piece were only temporary while waiting for delivery of mini jubilee clips. It's also worth noting the t piece used was 6mm 4mm 6mm rather than the 4mm 4mm 4mm gauges usually come with.
I think this gauge looks great in the car. When tested the car is running .8bar (around 11.5PSI) which IIRC is healthy for a standard Dturbo engine. Unfortunately the second hand gauge is sticky on the way back down to zero, and rattles like mad! It functions and will do for now but a replacement will be needed at some point. A manual boost controller is also on it's way!
While driving to the shops yesterday the brake pedal went straight to the floor with very little braking! The handbrake is also practically useless now, all was working absolutely fine the day before!
I have a feeling somethings gone wrong inside the rear drums. The fluid looks a little gross so that will be flushed anyway, I will do some investigating on the weekend. Then I'll have a little play with my pump!