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Jeff Bays (Jdbays)
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 05:25 pm: | 
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I figured out that the reason my 96 Disco was overheating was the new thermastat was'nt doing the job (I guess sometimes new stuff does'nt work) What I now need to know is what is the best way to install a new temp gauge. Where do I connect it to the engine and what is to best kind to use? Any help would be great. |
JMcD
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 05:32 pm: |
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Do you want to install an aftermarket one? Or replace the one you have?? It would, either way, be hooked up to the coolant temp sending unit, front of engine, behind ECTS.. JMcD |
Jeff Bays (Jdbays)
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 05:55 pm: |
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I am going to add an after market gauge. I think that would be the easiest and least expensive. I assume that the stock gauge is electrical. Would it be better to install a machanical gauge? |
PerroneFord
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 06:45 pm: |
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I installed a mechanical.
-P |
JMcD
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 06:51 pm: |
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A mechanical gauge?? I am no mechanic, but I don't know what a mechanical temp gauge is, sorry. Basically, you have a temp sensor somewhere in the engine block, on yours it is on the manifold, in contact with the coolant. That sensor sends a signal, via a wire, to the gauge, which interprets that as a temp, 180, 200, etc. It is really pretty simple jeff, what is wrong with your (stock) gauge?? Do you really want an aftermarket gauge sitting on the dash?? It's cool if you do, I just think maybe you are getting ahead of yourself.....
Or maybe I don't quite get the problem, I am Irish and all.. Let us know what the problem is with the gauge, maybe that is your best bet?? JMcD |
JMcD
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 06:54 pm: |
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Perrone, what is a mechanical temp gauge? How does it work?? You posted before I was done with mine, so I didn't see your's JMcD |
PerroneFord
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 09:26 pm: |
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A mechanical gauge is one that works without electricity... It's just like a thermostat. You stick a thermometer in something and it causes a mechanical reaction.
I like mechanical gauges more because they are not susceptible to the electrical issues that cause me not to trust the stock gauge. I am very pleased with my gauge and it reads very accurately.
-P |
Jeff Bays (Jdbays)
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 09:28 pm: |
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The gauge on my disco will only go up half way. It will not show if the engine is overheating. The last time it overheated the gauge did not go past the normal level but the truck was definitely very hot. Would it be better to install a new factory gauge as opposed to a after market? Are factory gauges very reliable? Is it very expensive? Is it hard to install? One concern is removing the gauge cluster to replace it. |
M. K. Watson (Lrover94)
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 09:51 pm: |
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in all reality, mechanical are the best you can get, however no gage is absolute. electrical or mechanical are there for reference only. a mechanical pick up gage use a tube with a fluid medium that is reactive to temp. changes. this fluid can be mercury or another temp senstive fluid. mercury would be the best fluid. the medium is contained in a long tube which extends from the sensor (sending unit) to the gage. the sensor for the gage would replace your current sending unit,and would require you to CAREFULLY snake the sending unit from the cab to the engine. briefly, as the temp of the coolant rises in the engine, the coolant comes in contact with the sensor. this contact cause the fluid to react by expanding inside its tube, this fluid pushes againest a tube coil or similar mechanical device on the backside of the gage, which in turn causes a movement of the needle across a calibrated scale on the face of the gage. higher end gages allow for some calibration which can be done very easily. in gages unlike somethings you get exactly what you pay for. |
PerroneFord
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 11:05 pm: |
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I installed Autometer gauges, because like Jeff Bays, my truck overheated (3x) with the gauge right in the center. I got tired of it. So I ordered a mech. Coolant temp, and got a mechanical oil pressure gauge too. It's nice to watch my thermostat open, and be able to read oil pressure at all times.
I highly recommend them. And I didn't bother about calibrated gauges. More expensive and honestly, pretty pointless in a truck that gets taken offroad a lot.
-P |
Wes Legaspi (Wes)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2002 - 01:05 am: |
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does anyone know where to get pillar pods for rovers like this?
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Disco_Dad
| | Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2002 - 04:54 am: |
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Wes,
Not sure if LR ones are carried there
http://www.egauges.com/ |
Wes Legaspi (Wes)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2002 - 12:30 pm: |
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they don't...that's where I got the pic!  |
Disco_Dad
| | Posted on Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 12:50 am: |
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Wes I looked around a bit no luck on those unless a similar A pilliar will fit? |
Kingfish (Kingfish)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 02:06 pm: |
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Why not try replacing the sending unit (easiest method)? Also, if that doesnt work, look into a new gauge (stock). There isnt much room in these things for aftermarket gauges and dash space is premium real estate (unfortunately). |
Paul T. Schram (Paulschram)
| | Posted on Monday, March 04, 2002 - 11:12 am: |
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I suffered from the same predicament with the same results. As I didn't want to deal with running the tubing through the firewall, nor mounting issues, I mounted my temperature gauge beneath the bonnet near the overflow tank.
Yeah, I know, but I now have a means to confirm my coolant temperature. Someday (after I recore my radiator), I MAY replace both the sender on the factory gauge and run the capillary tubing into the passenger compartment so I don't have to stop and open the bonnet to see what the water temperature is.
Paul
'95 Disco |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Monday, March 04, 2002 - 07:50 pm: |
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if looking for pillar gauges,
try lo-tek engineering.com. they can custom built 2 or 3 pillar gauges if there is enough orders.
give them a call. |
Kingfish (Kingfish)
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2002 - 08:25 am: |
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No offense, but when I see pillar gauges, I expect to see a giant tach, coffee can exhaust pipe and a really loud buzz from the exhaust. Not to mention giant "TURBO" and "NOS" stickers all over the windows. To me, they don't seem to look right in a Rover. But that's just my opinion. |
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