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R50/53 04 R50 aftermarket water temp gauge sensor addon

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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 05:11 PM
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04 R50 aftermarket water temp gauge sensor addon

Where is the best spot to add sensor for aftermarket temp gauge. I was thinking the lower radiator hose. I have coupler to be able to splice an add. Any thoughts.??
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 06:30 PM
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Not thinking that is the best spot, as the hot water comes in the top hose.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 06:37 PM
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I know . The issue is on a non super charged engine. There is no coupler on the top front.
The only other spot is the twin coupler on the side near the battery box. But they are joined together. I may be able to seperate them an go that route.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 07:07 PM
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The easiest thing to do is add a scangauge as it reads it directly off the DME and will tell you to the degree what the coolant temp is. It also does many other functions and gauges to make it more than worth it. Plus you plug it in and it works.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/scangauge-ii.html
 
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 07:09 PM
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What about true oil pressure.
 
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