gauge mounting

[Psycosis]

I have a question, i have just had to buy 3 gauges (volt meter, oil pressure and water temp).
The are to replace the gauges on the dash as the wiring isn\'t too happy.

Where should i mount them?

I was told my the guy fitting them he wouldn\'t do an A-Pillar pod because the dash is too tight and said a 3 pod mounted on the dash would be better, but they look quite big.

Any ideas?
It on as FC, and the interior is red.

[Brett]

Look here are mate Grinder has provided the answer for you

[Psycosis]

I just noticed that and just finished reading it. The guy said the space is about 2/3 the height of the radio and the gauges won\'t fit in.

Maybe its because mine wasn\'t a turbo II

[Brett]

What is your then? Egi or Cab?  Does it still have the standard radio?

[WillRayden]

Got no pics, but I took the centre air vents in the dash out of mine and put the gauges in there.  They are a lovely fit, and in the perfect place to look at easily...

Will

[Psycosis]

sounds like i may do that then, use the vents.

Its has a some 300 year old radio with turn knobs and big clunky buttons.
I plan to replace it, but it is the standard DIN sized radio.
Its a non turbo\'d UK spec car. i have pics at home if it helps.

[Brett]

You may be able to mount 2 gauges in the ash try section, assuming they are no too deep.

[Psycosis]

are the vents on all the gen II\'s the same? he said they are too small and they won\'t fit  in there?

[Brett]

What are the dimensions of your guages?

[Psycosis]

i have 3 2" gauges, regular ones.
Seeing as they are replacing the dash gauges i want them near the regular ones.

On another note, do you any any replacement speedo\'s for the Gen II?

[Brett]

I\'ve got a complete instrument panel from a non turbo 2nd gen

[Psycosis]

My other plan was to make a completely different dash, but the speedo doesn\'t appear to be easy to move,

I think there is plenty of room where the vents are.


This is the only inside picture of my car.

[grinder]

move the radio to the very bottom and the gauge will fit in the top bit

thats all i did - mine had a little plastic tray under the radio - remove that , drop radio into that space , and gauges fit above it

its the same on the EGI and the turbo and the cabs

simple

[Psycosis]

i guess remove the hazard switch then.

[grinder]

yeah - but the hazzard switch is the red one on the top left of the dash cowl !!

move the hazzard switch onto the centre console where the mirrors are

looks like you car is an early EGI - what year is it - about 86 ??