Got the boost gauge rattle

[Nvd323]

Hi all.
Im really over the boost gaugue rattle in my GU. I've tryed putting a damper in the vac line which helped but its still there. The question is what gauge do i get that is deffinitly not going to rattle and wont break my bank.

Cheers Ryan

[fishnsurf]

Howdy I have a auto meter Cabot it's been installed for about 18mths and has not missed a beat would recommend them def no noise .... I was told the noise was from a leak but not sure ... My hose from intercooler pipe to gauge is the small hard plastic type ...

[Ben-e-boy]

I have boost and oil on the right hand side of the instrument cluster, the gauges are kn pods and the are velcroed to the dash, together and to the a pillar, havent moved in 3 years

[trekster]

Buy a digital one then it won't rattle :D

[Nvd323]

Hey that's true didn't think of a digital one that's and idea. Any one using VDO ? A mate of mine had one seems to good. My gauge isn't designed for the diesel motor that's y I'm getting the rattle and Major bouncing of the needle at idle...

[Parksy]

I take it that it's a mechanical gauge with a hose from the engine? If that's the case then the hose acts like a stethoscope and the gauge just amplifies the noise in the cabin. It's worse when using copper hose, but apparently putting a loop in the hose before it enters the cabin can help.

[Nvd323]

Yeahhh mech gauge plastic line. Yeah did read that while searching google. I dont think I've left enough hose though ill go buy rubber line tomorrow or might just get a auto meter gauge for diesel boost

[trekster]

If you're on a budget like me I bought a digital boost gauge from repco when they had the sale $39, it's for a petrol but that doesn't matter to me as it just sits on 0 when not on boost....


Cheers,
Eric.

[Nvd323]

Cheers trekster ill check that out tomorrow are they 52mm?

[trekster]

Cheers trekster ill check that out tomorrow are they 52mm?

Yeah mate and they are on special again!


http://catalogues.repco.com.au/offer/automotive-accessories/autotecnica-led-gauges/4vnbflspi.html?source=catalogue


They come with their own map sensor and you just hook it all up and away you go!

[Nvd323]

Ohh awsome thanks for that bud

[trekster]

Also, See this thread for some pics of my gauge

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?18409-Where-do-you-guys-like-to-stick-it


cheers,
Eric.

[threedogs]

I have heard that digital gauges flicker, That's why I don't have them

[trekster]

I have heard that digital gauges flicker, That's why I don't have them

Mine has no flickering issues, if it did after a year or two then I'd just buy another one as for $40 can't really go wrong ;)

Cheers,
Eric.


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[Nvd323]

Just thought id let you know i managed to stop the rattle/vibration but stuffing some foam in the damper just before the gauge it now A1. For the future though id just recommend an electric gauge alot less mucking around :smiley_thumbs_up:

[Robo]

I needed an extra 2 vac lines over the available std fittings.
So drill an extra 1/8 post no problem.
turns out, lower in the manifold is more susceptible to fluctuation in vacum.
seems I found a spot that has poor constant vacum
My vac gauge started to rattle as you guys are describing.

It may just pay to try a different hook up point.
You might solve the unwanted rattle.