Mr. Brown stopped by, left a present
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Mr. Brown stopped by, left a present
Got my 3 gauge set-up and my dp from Dennis. Now if I could just get someone to put them in! I guess that will be me. I'm a little nervous about doing the pyro sensor and drilling into the manifold, but hey, how else you gonna learn. Like the little engine said, " I think I can, I think I can"!
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Got my 3 gauge set-up and my dp from Dennis. Now if I could just get someone to put them in! I guess that will be me. I'm a little nervous about doing the pyro sensor and drilling into the manifold, but hey, how else you gonna learn. Like the little engine said, " I think I can, I think I can"!
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Thanks guys. I printed the write-up from itp, and I'll go look at the one from diesel manor. Between the 2 I should be ok. Just being lazy and not ready to start this evening. I should be out there doing it though.
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Congrats Dave!! It is nice when Mr. Brown shows up. I just installed my guages today. Actually drilling and tapping the manifold was very easy. Use sharp drill bits and take your time. Wear some kind of eye protection, good thing I did. Use Leo's steps and you'll be fine. I tapped mine by hand and used some cutting fluid, but that is just my preference. If you run into problems we're here for ya!
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It took me around 4 hours to do mine Dave. The pillar pod does go over the existing pilliar. You have to drill a few holes in it.
While your in there do the LED Mod for the GPR. You'll be suprised at how long the GP's stay on.
This may help you out: http://www.dieselmanor.com/diy/PSD3-...73gauge-p1.htm
You know how much we like pictures!
While your in there do the LED Mod for the GPR. You'll be suprised at how long the GP's stay on.
This may help you out: http://www.dieselmanor.com/diy/PSD3-...73gauge-p1.htm
You know how much we like pictures!
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Line it up in place, no gauges in it. Drill a 3/16 hole in from the drivers door side near the top. Stick a christmes tree fastener in it. Drill a second hole in the same side near the bottom but above the dash. Stick another 3/16 christmas tree in it. Take a marker and mark on the factory panel where the gauge pods are.... you'll be drilling wiring access holes here. Remove both factory and gauge pillar as 1 unit.... align the edge of the windshield side and drill 2 more 3/16 holes for fasteners. remove the gauge pillar and drill your access holes. Reassemble when complete.
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Just a little update here. Got the gauges and dp in. The boost gauge isn't movong so I guess I need to check the line. Everything else seems to be working. The trans temp didn't move for quite a while, but finally did when I pulled in the drive after about a 5 mile drive. The biggest difference I noticed with the dp was the trans shift points.
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Did the boost line get kinked during install some where? If you have an air compressor you could check the line that way. Or remove the gauge and see if you feel any air coming out of the line when engine is under load.
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I sure hope you noticed a huge increase in power.
Good job and welcome to the club.
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Mike, I don't think the line kinked and I was very careful installing it. I'll try the air compressor and see if it moves.
Rick, not so much power increase, but I only drove 5 miles and it is kinda cool here today.
Thanks
Rick, not so much power increase, but I only drove 5 miles and it is kinda cool here today.
Thanks
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God point Robin the may be a trace of silicone still on the pcm. I scraped mine with my thumb nail until nothing would come off any more before I hit it with the scotchbrite. I uses rubbing alcohol to clean it after.