How to fit/install boost gauge ????

[Neil.B1993]

Hello. Need to fit a boost gauge to find out what boost my car is running at to try and solve an ongoing issue with the car before i start buying unnecesary parts and for future mods. Anyway was wondering if anyone could give me an in depth guide on how to fit a boost gauge and which would be the best to buy as I was going to get this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/52mm-Smok...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d3c4ca751

Hope someone can help

 

[Paul_JJ]

Well I suppose it's a mechanical gauge, and looking at the ebay info you have all the bits and pieces needed for the installation.

Find a vaccum line on the inlet manifold - I used the one which goes to the BOV. Cut it and put the T-piece in between + your new vacuum hose, now you have the actual air pressure going to your gauge and all you have to do is put it where you want it and connect the wire for the backlight - I used one of the cables behind the stereo, pretty simple really.

 

[Rev]

I would add best not to use the vaccum line that connects to the map sensor.

 

[Neil.B1993]

Cheers for the help lads but not very mechanical minded and havnt a clue what a BOV looks like. If someone could maybe add pictures ??? would be much appreciated.

 

[Paul_JJ]

The bov picture is here

http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?103937-lots-of-parts-BOV-head-all-sorts..-LOOK..

You can see a vacuum hose - blue colour... If you're not sure still then just take a picture of your engine bay and post it here we will be able to help you futher.

 

[Neil.B1993]

Looked at that picture and i dont have that fitted looks like the intercooler pipe ??? have a fmic but not that BOV. Will take a picture of my engine bay in the morning

 

[Neil.B1993]

Here is a picture of my engine bay. hope this helps
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y539/NeilB1993/IMG_0434_zpse408a023.jpg

 

[Neil.B1993]

Can anyone point me to the vacume line to use ?

 

[gtpower]

T into the piping from your map sensor located on the bulk head

 

[laskt9]

T into the piping from your map sensor located on the bulk head

Don't do this

 

[gtpower]

Don't do this

and why not that how mines done doesn't cause any problems

 

[Paul_JJ]

Can anyone point me to the vacume line to use ?

The one which goes to your orinigal BOV.... It's on the intake manifold - pointing towards the ignition leads. I don't have the picture right now, but I'm sure you can figure it out.