[Vwdiesel] Pyrometer thermocouple placement

[Roger Brown]

Libbybapa at wmconnect.com wrote:
> 
> I recently purchased an EGT in anticipation of putting my 1.6 TD into the
> diesel vanagon camper.  The instructions with the EGT are very vague on
> placement.  It appears to say after the turbo.  Is this correct?  Should the sensor be
> placed before or after the turbo?

I think it can go in either location.  You'll see different temperature
profiles.  A lot depends on the gauge and if its marked with color coded
temp ranges.  I know my ISSPRO EGT comes in a pre- and post-turbo
version.