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Old 07-12-2008, 11:45 AM
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1985 300d turbo Boost Gauge install, no clue where to start

Hey everyone, i just got a boost gauge for a 1985 mercedes benz 300d turbo diesel, i have no clue where to start.

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Old 07-12-2008, 12:35 PM
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Hey everyone, i just got a boost gauge for a 1985 mercedes benz 300d turbo diesel, i have no clue where to start.
The search function would be your best bet.....

Here maybe:
low dollar boost guage
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Old 07-12-2008, 05:25 PM
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nevermind i got it working, i got a t rubber hosing from a junker then cut the tube from the manafold then connected it and then through the boost gauge on the line and it came out sweet, i got 10-15
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Old 07-12-2008, 06:21 PM
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The problem with this is any leaks will affect your performance assuming your ALDA is still on.
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Old 07-12-2008, 06:29 PM
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there was no performance loss at all

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