Coolant temp guage question

[Mistawall]

on obd2 is the retreaded e30coolat temp gauge the only option for getting a temp read on you instrument cluster?

[Link]

I know that is how i did it. I replaced the throttle body heater line with that sensor and deleted the throttle body heater.

[mpowerful]

I did same. I bought a new sensor, turned it down on a grinding wherl, retapped it, and put it in where the throttle body heater went. Check my thread (s51.5 budget build thread) for pics and details.

[2mAn]

I did same. I bought a new sensor, turned it down on a grinding wherl, retapped it, and put it in where the throttle body heater went. Check my thread (s51.5 budget build thread) for pics and details.

or you can just buy one from Markert Motorworks (328ijunkie)

[Mistawall]

i already did that i had him send one back with my DME when he flashed it. but i was just curious. like how does the e36 get the temp from the DME isn't there an after market temp gauge you could wire in some how?

or you can just buy one from Markert Motorworks (328ijunkie)

[328ijunkie]

The e36 cluster sender is integrated with the obd2 ecu sensor thus the 4 pin sensor,
Sadly it's the wrong resistance range which is why you have to use the e30 sensor still

[sweet3]

Its not the only option...BUT, I think its the only option if you want to use your original cluster gauge.

[tytypetersen]

Make sure to use a 12 mm crush washer after rethreading it as well. The original 14mm crush washer will cause it to leak, I found that out yesterday haha.

[M3PO]

Get a VDO gauge and sensor. I have that for mine. Best peace of mind to have a real gauge.