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EGT probe position
Hi

Can someone who has fitted an EGT system to their 3.2 Di-D please post a pic of where they fitted the probe to? I want to fit mine but would appreciate some assistance with this.

Thanks.
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Have look here https://www.pajeroclub.co.za/forum/view ... robe#p6725

EGT was discussed and there is a picture courtesy of 4ePikanini
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JohanV wrote:Have look here https://www.pajeroclub.co.za/forum/view ... robe#p6725

EGT was discussed and there is a picture courtesy of 4ePikanini
4epajero's EGT gauge.

th closer to the head the better

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Does one simply drill a hole, tap it, insert the probe, run the wire through to your dashboard and connect the display unit to power?
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macjohnw wrote:Does one simply drill a hole, tap it, insert the probe, run the wire through to your dashboard and connect the display unit to power?
In a nutshell, yes. Be carefull who you allow to drill and weld a bung. Do it wrong and you will crack a very expensive exhaust manifold.
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Thanks, think I would rather have some experienced oke do it for me then.
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Here is my installation.
MGT Type K thermo-couple 1b.jpg
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If I have to do it again, I would do it differently.

Why?
  • the probe in it's current position registers an average EGT for the four cylinders (which is fine for
    • pump tuning,
    • air cleaner element condition
    • driving style
    • etc.
  • it is however highly unlikely to pick up over-fuelling on one cylinder! (which I have now realised is the most likely fatal failure).
My suggestion:
  • MGL 4-channel guage
  • 4 x Type K probes,
  • each fitted as close to the head on the outlet ports of the 4 cylinders on the manifold
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macjohnw
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4ePajero wrote:Here is my installation.

If I have to do it again, I would do it differently.

Why?
  • the probe in it's current position registers an average EGT for the four cylinders (which is fine for
    • pump tuning,
    • air cleaner element condition
    • driving style
    • etc.
  • it is however highly unlikely to pick up over-fuelling on one cylinder! (which I have now realised is the most likely fatal failure).
My suggestion:
  • MGL 4-channel guage
  • 4 x Type K probes,
  • each fitted as close to the head on the outlet ports of the 4 cylinders on the manifold

4e, what would a setup like yours with 4 probes cost then?
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I agree with 4E regarding the 4 probes as it would probably give a better indication per cylinder.

I have had mine done the cheap and nasty way, but I am still happy with the results. Definately not as neat as 4E's one and obviously not as accurate, but still effective as far as I can tell. But a lot easier to install as the hole was drilled and tapped on the EGR section of the manifold which is not covered by anything that had to be removed.
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macjohnw wrote:4e, what would a setup like yours with 4 probes cost then?
I bought my stuff many moons ago.
Get a quote from http://www.mglavionics.co.za/ for the hardware.
The labour is cheap (DIY)
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