Please Help, Need Boost Gauge Advice :(

[GT-FOUR]

Howdy guys.

I spent all night looking at some great web sites, but cant find 'specific' details on how to install a simple boost gauge

As some of you will know, I have just got this GT-Four and I feel that theres boost problems, car doesnt feel no where quick enough, so today I have been out and purchased a Boost Gauge and a Pod.

Like I said, I have read all I can on how to install a Boost Gauge and still cant fathom it things like behind the manifold, as embarrasing as it is I havent got a clue what it means lol, I have taken some pics to show you and will explain my dilema.

INSTALLATION

My first question is, when I eventually get the pipe from the boost gauge from the car under the bonnet, where about should I use the t-piece, and what pipe should I tee into ? I was wondering if it was one of these two ?

ROUTING

This is the location of where I want to install the boost gauge in its pod, however I cannot find a way of getting the gauge pipe from there into the engine bay whatsoever ? I have looked under where the accelerator and brake peddles are etc and cant find a way through the 'firewall' is it? is there an easy way to do this ?

FAULTY PERHAPS

OK other issues I have with the gauge and pod are these.

1. The gauge isnt resting its needle at zero, could this be a problem and give me a faulty reading ? how about your gauges, do they all sit at zero ?

2. The gauge did fit the pod initially, but when I put the brass connector at the end and tightened it with a adjustable spanner and it wouldnt go no further, now the gauge doesnt fit the pod, any ideas on what I could do here ?

Thats it guys, any advice on how to fit it would be very much appreciated.

Cheers.

Matt :)

[GT4 BOOSTER]

you should have a separate brass nut . To house the hose into the dial , not that double ender one.

mine sits at bang on zero , but yours is one of those FFS gauges - buy a gauge made by gauge makers not max muppet styley

[Sketchy]

First look here for fitting guide

gtfours.co.uk

Under "how to" then "Fit a boost gauge"

The pipes you pointed out are for the PCV system, I wouldn't use these..

As for the gauge not reading zero that'll be because it's a mechanical gauge and is set to be zero at sea level hence readin slight over as you not a sea level..

[Sketchy]

mine sits at bang on zero , but yours is one of those  FFS  gauges  - buy a gauge made by gauge makers not max muppet styley 

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Lol, which could also be the problem... :P

[GT-FOUR]

OK I took the gauge back to the shop and got this AutoGauge one :

I have read that gtfours.co.uk link but thats not for my model car, the engine is different and therefore when I look under bonnet nothing is the same am still clueless.

Nevermind I'll figure it out.

Cheers.

[LORD_ED]

same gauge as me there nice, sorry i cant help but i dont have a gt4 anymore

[Sketchy]

try the one on top of the throttle body that goes of to the right of the engine bay,

[GT4 BOOSTER]

use the spare one of these for your gauge vacuum pipe.1 of 2 looking at it.

or this one.

http://www.gt4oc.net/download.php?id=9435

[GT-FOUR]

A-Ha ! .. THANKYOU ! .. finally am gettin somewhere :D

OK I shall go pop the bonnet and see if I can see it :)

Cheers, finally feel am starting to get somewhere now.

Thanks :D

[GT-FOUR]

Er... lol.

OK heres pic of my engine, and I cant see that manifold type thing anywhere.

I think I will just leave it, thanks for help everyone but I aint takin half me engine to bits when I dont know what am doin.

If I ever figure it out I'll make a *.pdf for download, clear step-by-step instructions for newbies... like me :D lol

[GT4 BOOSTER]

http://www.gt4oc.net/download.php?id=9435

[GT-FOUR]

Thanks GT4 BOOSTER.

So I now know where I will be plumbing in the boost gauge pipe, into the first pipe which you have coloured :)

Also on that link theres one with blue tape round it ? so I shall replicate this unless you tell me otherwise.

Cool thats major part sorted :D

I dont know what the 'ere' text ment ?

So now all I need to do is get the boost pipe from drivers side dash to the engine bay, I will just start removing trim and see if I can find access..

THANKS A LOT, Seriously appreciated, give me sommat to do all day tomorrow lol.

Matt :D

[GT4 BOOSTER]

the ere is the manifold in the earlier post painted white, its not blue tape its a blue t-piece between the 2 pipes . look for a rubber grommet in the bulk head , like where the loom goes in or the accelerator cable.

[GT-FOUR]

OK I got new gauge, fits the pod perfectly this time :D

Am ready to plumb it in first daylight tomorrow, my only problem then will be wiring it in lol but will cross that bridge when shes all plumbed in, one step at a time :)

[GT4 BOOSTER]

ooo er?? i need a stiff drink .

[daktari]

ooo  er??  i need a stiff drink .

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