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Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:42 pm
by lochan2
Not happy with the reliability of my Bongo's temperature gauge so want to fit an aftermarket one. Has anyone else done this? If so which one did you use and where did you put the sensor/sender as I want to leave the original one in place. regards lochan

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:43 pm
by Morag
I suggest you pop along the road and have a word with Brora, he's got one!

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:53 pm
by lochan2
Thanks Morag....will have a wee chat... :)

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 8:54 pm
by roosteruk
lochan2 wrote:Not happy with the reliability of my Bongo's temperature gauge so want to fit an aftermarket one. Has anyone else done this? If so which one did you use and where did you put the sensor/sender as I want to leave the original one in place. regards lochan
Fit the Masons alarm.
It makes the original more sensitive and accurate. You can actually see the needle move up as you climb hills and get warmer, then drop as you go down and get cooler.

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 12:32 pm
by lev8
I fitted a TM2 which gives digital readout of actual engine temperature. After 4000km I know what's normal and can ease off or stop if it gets worryingly above normal. There is also an adjustable over temp alarm, just in case my vigilance is distracted. After the paranoia abates, you only give it a regular glance. Talk about paranoia, I also fitted the water level gauge alarm :-(. My doctor says I'm getting better, so I will be able to go out in public again soon, once this annoying twitch in my right eye subsides :-)

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:38 pm
by haydn callow
TM2 for me...Watchdog TM2.....from Oz via e bay search.

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:24 pm
by brorabongo
lochan2 wrote:Thanks Morag....will have a wee chat... :)

I have this sort of thermometer, Missfixit had the same, and might still have. The only fault I have found, is that as it is not back lit, so no use at night.

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:40 pm
by haydn callow
Best to get one with a built in over temp alarm. Why risk a £2000 engine ?

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:34 am
by sparkymik
I ordered and fitted a TM2 from Jim in Oz and it's excellent value and easy to fit. Jim sells TM2 on E-Bay

Sparky

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:39 am
by sparkymik

Re: Auxillary Water Temperature Gauge

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:15 pm
by roosteruk
At £70.00, I think its a bit expensive.

The Masons alarm is cheaper and utilises the original temp gauge and has its own built in audible warning.