EGT Gauge question

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Jun 23, 2007 | 10:26 AM

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raptor131

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Originally Posted by Roach

Howdy,

I just got my first diesel truck in April and I will be doing a lot of towing come fall. I want to install an EGT, Boost, Tranny Temp gauge on my truck, but I heard you have to drill into the header to install the EGT probe. If this is true, how do you drill into the header without getting metal shavings inside that will end up going through the turbo. Like I said this is my first diesel truck, but I would think even tiny metal shavings + turbo would be bad.

Thanx,
Roach

people like to make it more difficult than it really is. I have also heard rumors about the tip of the probe breaking off and damaging the turbo but have yet to meet someone this has happened to. all above ways are going to get the job done it just depends how much work you wanna put forth. i drilled an tapped mine without engine running and used a shop vac. no worries

Jun 23, 2007 | 08:42 PM

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John Kiernan

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Not to further complicate this issue, I bent a piece of copper wire with some duct tape wrapped inside out on the end. I inserted it in the hole and swirled it around, no shavings to be herd of.