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TheHighLife
08-17-2005, 02:59 PM
Im having a hard time finding a place to mount a water temp gauge..

I bought the truck with a bad motor.. And just got a rebuilt one in it.. So id like a water temp guage ofcourse.. The factory one never worked.. I replaced the sensor with one from the dealer, and still nothing.. So I just took the aftermarket approuch. I bought a pretty decent VDO water temp quage from a local auto parts store and I have no idea where to put it.

I thought about a pod.. but.. those are kinda ricey.. and I couldent find one meant for the yoda..

So where should I put this thing? any pics? I dont want to do any irriverable damage to my interior.. Like cutting holes in the dash or anything like that.. so help me out.. Thanks!

BTW- The gauge I bought was $34, and than another $20 for the electronic sending unit that threads into the factory spot. Theres probably better deals out there.. But.. I think this was a good bang for the buck and Iv heard nothing but good things from VDO quages.

Anyway.. help me out! thanks again

keyice
08-18-2005, 07:51 AM
just inside drivers door top of the dash

utoyota
08-22-2005, 08:29 PM
well i personally don't like mine on top of dash they ( oil press, and boost) used to be there but now i have them down on the left side of the center console just above my legs.... been workin for me..

seth
08-24-2005, 12:29 PM
http://www.well.com/user/mosk/gaugepillars.htm

I love the fit of mine, great quality. Doesn't look ricey at all (says the kid with the supra engine under the hood)

SKINNY_PEDAL
08-24-2005, 08:50 PM
down by the shifter alwasy works

TheHighLife
08-25-2005, 01:50 AM
Thanks for the options..

Since I only have one guage.. Im just going to make a new stereo consol thing.. with no pocket.. and moving the stereo up a tad.. and get the one guage and a few on/offswitch spots i need too.. will post pics