2.0 TDI Boost Gauge Install

[mikinoz]

So after some weeks of planning and a whole lot of indecision, I have now got an answer to this question.

The answer is this;





Pod: OSIR Mono
Gauge: Stuart Warner 0-30psi with Perfect Match LED backlight.

Installation time: +/- 3 Hours with breaks.

Degree of difficulty: 6 or 7 out of 10 (it is scary though with electrics)

Result: I think it is as OEM as I have ever seen.

And night time;

[Lima]

Looks good Mick!

[Pharkus]

Looks mint. However have you forgotten to put in the LED for the needle on your boost gauge? Hard to see it in the night shot as its not lit up like on your dash.

[mikinoz]

It does not light up like the OEM ones sadly, however when in the car it is clearly visible.

No option to put an LED on the needle itself...

[GermanwithaVdub]

good to see some people fooling with the new dubs. any chance of a brief diy guide?

[mikinoz]

I may do a write up on it if I get the time.

I found these useful;

http://www.42draftdesigns.com/tech.htm

http://awe-tuning.com/media/pdf/MK5_VW_Vent_Gauge.pdf

[Dragonzdk]

Looks great.

I'm just about to install a Newsouth performance gauge and pod mount into mine...I'll be sure to take lots of pics although I'm very tool challenged so I'll be enlisting the help of a mate.

Got them from the US when the dollar was at .92 !!



It has full LED support and the pod plastic looks very OEM. Should look kinda like this when it's done....



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[GermanwithaVdub]

only goes up to 25psi?

mikinoz - i take it you sacrified your drivers airvent for the gauge?

[mikinoz]

No the vent works as well, just you cannot turn it off anymore.

Air gets around the gauge itself and also through the holes in it.

I am not a fan of the pod on the steering column personally, slightly closer to line of sight, but looks a bit of an afterthought.

You would not use that gauge in picture, as it is a vacuum/boost - TDI do not pull a vacuum so you are better off getting a 0-30psi (as mine is 0-30 and hits the 30 on occasion) or greater one.