Water temperature sensor/gauge

[Ceejay29]

So I want to add what I believe to be a water temperature sensor/gauge to the engine bay; I think I have seen a few examples on the forum and have found a mishimoto example but have no idea how a gauge is connected. They seem to be located where the bleed nipple/screw is.

 

I have probably seen the examples spoke of on FI zeds and could be mistaking this gauge for something else but worth a query!

Edited August 18, 2014 by Ceejay29

[ZMANALEX]

Best to fit the sensor to the top radiator hose.

 

Alex.

[Ceejay29]

Ok thanks Alex, could you point me in the right direction or am I heading along the right lines with the Mishimoto rad hose sensor adapter?

 

 

[ZMANALEX]

Link required to the adaptor that you are referring to for my informed view.

 

Alex.

[Ceejay29]

http://www.mishimoto.co.uk/mishimoto-32-mm-water-hose-connector.html

Two examples of what I am referring to. This could be turbo related as it is an R33;

 

Second example is quite a set up and most definitely FI, although I have seen a similar set up simplified that I believe to be on an NA set up.

 

Hmmmm?

[Ceejay29]

Could be oil temp or boost gauge? I have no idea but would like to emulate something similar for aesthetics

[ZMANALEX]

That is not what you require for a temp sensor.

 

If you have the gauge and sensor then all you require is something like this:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/200972665328?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108

 

Alex.

[Ekona]

That's a fuel pressure gauge, if I'm not very much mistaken.

 

*EDIT* In the pics, not your adaptor tee Alex!

Edited August 19, 2014 by Ekona

[Ceejay29]

Haha! Ok thought I might be slightly off

[Ceejay29]

That is not what you require for a temp sensor.

 

If you have the gauge and sensor then all you require is something like this:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/200972665328?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108

 

Alex.

 

Ok so I can fit a gauge to your example or am I completely missing the point?

[ZMANALEX]

No, you fit the sensor to the adaptor.

The gauge goes inside the car.

Why would you want a temp. gauge in the engine bay you Wally. unless you have x-ray eyes.

 

Alex.

[Ceejay29]

Why would you want a temp. gauge in the engine bay you Wally. unless you have x-ray eyes.

 

Alex.

 

for aesthetics. Thanks for you help (and patience Alex)

[Ekona]

Just stick a gauge there anywhere then, don't connect it to anything.

[Ceejay29]

[Ekona]

I was only half joking.

 

If you want it for the look, just buy a gauge and connect a short bit of hose to it, then run that hose down to somewhere no one will ever see and leave it there. Saves the cost and the hassle.