Extra Gauges... need help with installation... please :)

[DanGillan]

I bought this gauge cluster type thing with: oil pressure, current, and temp gauges thats fits perfectly in the E30. I was wondering if anyone knows where the oil pressure and temp gauges connect on the engine. I know this is kind of vauge, but so are the directions that came with it. Basically, if anyone knows how to run gauges or a link or something... any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

[bmwe3]

the oil temp go's on the drain plug (replace your drain plug with the new one). the oil pressure go's in the factory location under the oil filter in the block. but you need a L shape fitting. you can get both from bmpd.com its like $50-$60.

[Nick325is]

Did you get the kit from bavauto? If so I have that and I can give you directions.



Nick

[ETA fro]

where does it go?

[LikeCDoos]

where does it go?

i think it replaces the ashtray...

[Mystikal]

Nah, I like the ashtray one. The BavAuto one takes over the storage area above the ashtray.

[Nick325is]

Yep. It takes over the storage area. I never used it though so it doesn't bother me.


Nick

[LikeCDoos]

i saw the ashtray one in bryson's car a few days ago and liked it alot...seems to be alot slicker than the storage area one.

[DanGillan]

the one I got actually isnt meant for an E30, it's all purpose, but it does fit nicely in the ashtray/coin tray compartment, leaving the power outlet/ cigarette lighter still useable. I bought this a while ago, and thanks for the info guys, but i decided not to install it. I can no longer return it, so if anyone is interested let me know, or send me an offer. The existing ashtray surround would need a tiny bit of modification (took me 5 minutes on a spare) do install the 3 gauge cluster in it's location. The kit says "Triple Gauge Kit, In Dash, Underdash Mount, Mounting Hardware included Lighting Kits, Instructions and Domestic adapters Included; Ammeter Requires Wiring for Installation" The Three Gauges are: Oil Pressure, Temperature, and Ammeter (current). Again, i think I paid about $60, the package is still brand new, opened but never used, and the bags with all the senders and wiring is never opened. Only the cluster was taken out of packaging to see if it would fit in ashtray surround (which it does with slight modification) Im being redundant, so if anyone wants more info or pics. Let me know! Thanks,