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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 07:04 PM
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How tough are these to install?

a Autometer temp gauge, and a autometer airfuel gauge....worth doing it myself or just bring it to my shop? their going in a dual pillar, anyone have pics of the instalation or anything?
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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You need a few basic hand tools to finish the job. A tap and die and some JBWeild for the thermosensor, And removal of the IC to get to the O2 wire is about all you need.

Here is a very bad pic of how it's installed...
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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It's quite easy .
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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mine looks better
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 10:36 PM
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should you really be taking pictures while driving?
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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Originally posted by turbo eight-six
should you really be taking pictures while driving?
lol.

No.
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 11:36 PM
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SilverT2's was taken at idle - check the tach. I'm guessing he was stopped.

I have a temp gauge that I picked up, too. Where could I find one of them nifty pillar housings like in the pics? Is there a particular name for that style?
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 01:23 AM
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They are "a-pillar gauge pods." Can be bought at www.rx7store.net
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 02:51 AM
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Originally posted by turbo eight-six
should you really be taking pictures while driving?

Yes!! those are the best

http://www.bcrx7.com/modules/My_eGal...ent06/6-22.jpg

http://www.bcrx7.com/modules/My_eGal...ent06/6-23.jpg



a/f gauge is easy. water temp will be tricky. depends where you want to mount the sensor... mines in the water pump housing but you need to take it off to put it there (good 4-5 hours maybe?)
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 05:14 AM
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i guess ill just get it done since i have a temp as well and its gonna be a pain in the ***.

mike
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 08:55 AM
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Okay, just ordered one.

I've got an '86, but I assume that the 89-91 style will fit.

Thank you!
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by Scott 89t2


mines in the water pump housing but you need to take it off to put it there (good 4-5 hours maybe?)
if you get the electrical guage do you just run the signal wire to the sender on the drivers side to the left of the oil filter?
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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Oh, and I'd like to install the sensor in the piece with the rad cap (filler neck? It's been a long day... ) Tool and die, right? I've never used them b4. Would someone give me a quick run-down on what I'll need and how to use it properly?
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