How do i fit a boost Gauge

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

hmm that might be my problem mines in the engine bay

Mine's behind the glovebox. It's hidden, but if I need to get to it, only a minute to get the glovebox out.

 

[brad1]

Anyone got a picture of this restrictor to stop the buzzing?? Wheres the best place to put it?? do you simply just cut the pipe from gauge to boost pipe and join it in??

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Anyone got a picture of this restrictor to stop the buzzing?? Wheres the best place to put it?? do you simply just cut the pipe from gauge to boost pipe and join it in??

Correct. Basically you have one boost pipe. Along that line somewhere, cut it and put the T piece in. Block off one end of the T piece and just connect the pipe to the other two - making it one complete pipe again. It's best to put it somewhere where you can get to it if you have problems with it in the future. Like I say, I've run my boost pipe from drivers side of the engine bay, through the passenger side bulkhead and back to the drivers side. I've got my boost pipe going behind the dash and put the T-piece behind the glove box.

I dont have any pics I'm afraid....I dont think.

 

[brad1]

I may sound dumb but im kinda lost lol. Someone must have a picture or diagram or can draw one quickly in paint lol

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

I may sound dumb but im kinda lost lol. Someone must have a picture or diagram or can draw one quickly in paint lol

 

[brad1]

Do all t pieces have this valve thing inside? cheers for the picture mate

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Do all t pieces have this valve thing inside? cheers for the picture mate

Not all of them I believe. Mine came with my gauge. You can see a little goldy bit in one end of the t-piece.

Bet you're jealous of my pic drawing skills.

 

[brad1]

I'll be doing that tommorow to get rid of my annoying buzz sound lol. Nice drawing mate, I wish I had your artistic skills

 

[n11tht]

i took my gauge back to halfords today after realising it didnt come with a tpiece, new t piece now fitted and no buzz, horay i can enjoy driving again

 

[ChrisGTL]

the Halfords Autogauge comes with a T-Piece with a brass inline valve.

My T-Piece is directly behind the gauge....hidden behind the Nomad pillar pod, easy access if it ever pops off etc.

I used hot glue to blank off the 3rd T-piece end, solid as a rock!

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

were did u trace yours to chris , through drivers side

 

[MarkWales]

have you done yours andrew

 

[adam kelly]

iv been drivin round with out the t piece in for ages then i found it in my tool box at work now iv fitted it and its so much better.

iv put mine behind the pocket on the drivers side so its easy to get to

 

[brightsideteeem]

how much all in could u put a gauge in for?

 

[MarkWales]

mines in just need to drill to fit into the intercooler pipe work - planing on using the plastic top piece instead of the rubber hose

 

[Ultra_Joel88]

With your T piece, has the rattle gone COMPLETELY or is there still a little noise there?

 

[brightsideteeem]

can i just say... how much of a ******* is it to put the t piece in!!

Tight is an understatement!

 

[skullmunki]

hose install...

used the piece from bearing boys then managed to feed it through the bonnet cable release grommit! Vent mounted glowshift gauge which does buzz a bit, but i can llive with it!

 

[brightsideteeem]

THANK YOU!

Feel a bit more confident about it now lol

i'm just sourcing a hose tail piece that i can get tommorow, so I cant order online.

im looking at the PIRTEK catalogue now, i think ive found one.


does "Straight Male Concave Seat ¹⁄₈ BSP Thread (crimp fitting for 600 - 700 series hose)"

sound about right? lol

 

[skullmunki]

cant help you with that particular hosetail mate, cant even remember the size i used (i know, im useless)...but i can give let you know that you don't have to fully remove the boost pipe.

I just stuffed it with rags below where i drilled to catch any swarf...obviously you need to be careful doing it that way though