RotorJoe

I have done some searching and did not find any threads that talk about how to install an electrical water temp gauge. This is one from auto meter. I may have over looked some threads so if anybody can help point me in the right direction that would be great. I am looking for places other people have installed the sensor probe to their ride. I was thinking of placing it in the drain plug hole of the engine its self?? Where might be the best place to get the most accurate reading?
Thanks in advance.

Wankel7

I have a water temp gauge on my 91 TII. I did this with the water pump and housing off the engine.

You need to have the sensor before the thermostat. Splicing it into the hose is a waste of time.

If your not sure why....check out
www.howstuffworks.com
They have a great write up on who a coolant system works.

I drilled my hole right before the thermostat in the waterpump housing. The material is alum so it goes easily. I then borrowed a Tap&Die set and made some threads in my new hole.

Wait, I did this with the water pump on. Huh, werd

I had a friend drill the hole...and I had a vacuum sucking the shavings out of the upper rad hose. I didn't have the thermostat in at this point.

I have a great picture of my install...but I won't be home for a while. Sorry

James

Wankel7

And just to clarify the sensor is in the front of the water pump housing.

James