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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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hey has anyone mounted an aftermarket water temp gauge inthere car. if so where did you get the fittings to mount the sender.
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 04:20 AM
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 05:46 AM
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I bought mine at AutoBarn.com. I used the Equus adapter - but be careful, they break easily if you put them on too tight.

Here's a link to a good writeup:

http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/gaugepod.html
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 07:23 AM
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man that is some great info.i have been looking for a fitting for a while.when i get it in i will compare it at some hydraulic shops and see if i can find a steel one for a good price and i will get back to you. thanks
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i got a coolant gauge from auto meter, call them up and they will send the adaptor and the sending unit but like stated above it breaks really easy if u get it to o tight.
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