hey guys im installing my gauges and i have everything wired up, i have an electric water temp gauge, but the sending unit from the block i guess i cant use (stock) and they didnt send me another one that would fit my car... any suggestions on what i should do? its auto meter by the way

 

Buy an adapter that fits the rear of the waterpump, where the choke switch is. I got mine from sunpro . ordered it online.

 

you can tap the back of water pump housing. I will post the size when I get home.

 

There is a small hex screw at the bottom side of the motor that is for a block heater. That is what I used. I also have Autometer, it fits without and adaptor.

John

 

hmm.. maybe its different on gsl-se

 

john does it work good?

 

Right on, 190 degrees. You should have a hex screw there, you will have to use your fingures to find it. I also have no AC which makes it easier to get too.

John

 

yeah i took my ac off too, i just now put that thing in an turned the ignition on.. not starting it, and the needle jumps to 250 degrees... what could be the problem.. i know my car isnt running that hot

 

anybody know?!?!

 

you have it connected wrong. Shorted to ground somewhere.

 

so my ground is messed up? or is it the ignition wire?

 

please...

 

I have auto meters as well, though I can't say exactly what the issue is I can say that my fuel gauge (that I still can't see to get to work right) swings way over when conected wrong. The temp gauge, so long as it's conected correctly on the gauge should give you no issue.

 

Check your ground again and the power is connected right.

John

 

i know wut you did wrong , i did the same thing. you have the wire that goes onto the sensor, actually touching the sesor, well , its not supposed too. thats why there is TWO nuts there (hehe nuts) just have one nut go halfway down the sensor and then add the wire (ring-terminal) and then the other nut, now hold the first nut and tight the last one, and now watch it work!!!! YAY, and your welcome.

carl.

p.s. rx7carl, do you know the specs on that adaptor, the one my dad made is leaking like a sift!! i would like to fix it..

 

ok, in back of the water pump housing, the thread pitch is metric but you can re-tap it with a 3/8 npt. take your time and use plenty of oil. the bushing that comes with any brand of temp gauge should work.