[Vwdiesel] EGT Gauge Probe Mounting

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> Which of these is best to install?

  It's generally not a question of which is best, it's more like which is
POSSIBLE!  The clamp around would indeed require the right size of
pipe so those with 2 1/2 inch exhaust are out for that one.  Pre-turbine
is the best place but that leaves the manifold as where to put one.  The
only place I've found is to possibly drill out and tap one of the shield stud
holes on the outward edge of the manifold.  It's already a "through" hole.
Clearance between it and the turbo or firewall is a possible problem though.
It also requires pulling the manifold.  The factory, cast manifold doesn't
leave much place to tap and welding isn't as simple a matter which leaves
you with down a couple feet from the turbo.  Weld on is probably the
easiest, you take it to a muffler shop and have them blow a hole and
weld on the boss, which comes with the pyrometer kit.  If you make a
new flange and go with large exhaust from the turbo on out then you
can put the probe right after the turbo.  :)
  My Dasher has it in the manifold.  BAE made it that way.  :)  The Jetta
has it down by the steering rack and Dad's pickup has it right after the
turbo.  Jake installed his, pre-turbine, in the turbo's exhaust housing!
A little tricky to do.
     Loren