Installing Pyro and Boost gauges in a GU

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Originally Posted by patch697

Get on there web site & have a read.... There may be a way to fix this.

If its the one im thinking of your dash dimmer may not have worked anyway as its a mini LCD read out.

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Many thanks. Will do when I get back from Fraser.

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Originally Posted by AB

You can put it on the dump pipe which is the angled pipe right after the turbo that connects to the exhaust.

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AB is correct here.......This is the most common place for a pyro however, not all dump pipes come with the boss for the pyro probe & if theirs not one present then you'll need to weld or have one welded in place.

I would strongly advise against trying to drill & tape directly into the dump pipe itself.

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Originally Posted by patch697

I would strongly advise against trying to drill & tape directly into the dump pipe itself.

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The Autometer pyro includes a ceramic washer and steel hose clamp setup to allow the probe to be drilled into the dump pipe without the need for a bung. 1/4" (6mm) hole is all that was needed when I installed mine this way, and I can't detect any exhaust leakage around the probe.

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Originally Posted by Bagheera

The Autometer pyro includes a ceramic washer and steel hose clamp setup to allow the probe to be drilled into the dump pipe without the need for a bung. 1/4" (6mm) hole is all that was needed when I installed mine this way, and I can't detect any exhaust leakage around the probe.

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Thats how I did mine too using the Autometer brand with the ceramic washer. It's designed to drill and place in with the ceramic to hold along with the hose clamp.

No leaks on mine either, easy 5 minute job!

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Originally Posted by Bagheera

The Autometer pyro includes a ceramic washer and steel hose clamp setup to allow the probe to be drilled into the dump pipe without the need for a bung. 1/4" (6mm) hole is all that was needed when I installed mine this way, and I can't detect any exhaust leakage around the probe.

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Originally Posted by AB

Thats how I did mine too using the Autometer brand with the ceramic washer. It's designed to drill and place in with the ceramic to hold along with the hose clamp.

No leaks on mine either, easy 5 minute job!

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I've seen this setup & yeah, they seal up the pyro probe but given what a 4WD does I personally wouldn't risk creating a weak point in the dump pipe & the possibility of cracking one when out bush.

A boss in the pipe would prevent this from happening.

Just my opinion though.

The ones I'm eyeing off are the autometer ones. So you guys say they come with a part so nothing needs welding just a drilled hole? I'm thinking I can handle that hahaha.
If it's timber I can do it, mechanics and I'm in strife lol

came scross these 2 instruction PFD files for the autometer gauges
http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/1129A.pdf
http://www.autometer.com/download_instruction/0593A.pdf

unless i get it professionally done i cant do the weld.
for my skill level im thinking the clamping method i was to do it myself.

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Originally Posted by patch697

I've seen this setup & yeah, they seal up the pyro probe but given what a 4WD does I personally wouldn't risk creating a weak point in the dump pipe & the possibility of cracking one when out bush.

A boss in the pipe would prevent this from happening.

Just my opinion though.

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Yeah I agree with patch here. For what its worth, I just got an exhaust shop to weld and plug the probe. I did the rest. Cost me no more then $50. ZD's have an annoying heat shield that can be a pain in the ar** to remove.

I guess it comes down to personal pref on this one. (mine is an autometer too.)

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Originally Posted by Leighw85

The ones I'm eyeing off are the autometer ones. So you guys say they come with a part so nothing needs welding just a drilled hole? I'm thinking I can handle that hahaha.
If it's timber I can do it, mechanics and I'm in strife lol

came scross these 2 instruction PFD files for the autometer gauges
http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/1129A.pdf
http://www.autometer.com/download_instruction/0593A.pdf

unless i get it professionally done i cant do the weld.
for my skill level im thinking the clamping method i was to do it myself.

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Yep, the first manual is the one that comes with the box and what I used.

All you need to do is drill the hole mate and put the plug in with the ceramic washer and hose clamp.

This is only my opinion....It's fine, works 100%, I have never seen or heard of one cracking and "IF" it did happen then It's only the dump pipe and you can always get home, just a more beefy sounding car on the way back thats all...LMAO

whats involved in getting to the dump pipe?
yes you may be laughing, but im serious lol
i know nothing about mechanics. I know how to drive and learn hahaha
Just wondering what we need to pull of/move to get to it.

cheers

I'm not sure about your set up but I would imagine it is impossible to drill anything whilst the dump pipe is installed.

You will have to take it off unfortunately and put it in a vice to drill, weld or whatever you decide to do. Won't be the funnest job in the world and you may need to sacrifice a spanner to get access....lol

You could maybe jump under the car and see if you can get access from underneath but I doubt it.