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JimK
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by JimK » Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:51 am
Here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Smiths-Oil-Water- ... dZViewItem
How much effort to fit (I'm a novice)? Where on the dash do people put these?
I've seen people say that an oil pressure gauge is good to have, and I know I want a temperature gauge so these seems like a good thing to fit.
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by bmcecosse » Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:12 pm
But the combined units tend to be v expensive - and if one part fails - then it doesn't look too good. Better with individual units I think - mine are on discreet panel alongside steering column - leaves general dash area unmolested.
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by JimK » Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:30 pm
Hmm, good points. I wondered about the combined unit because of the space, but hadn't thought what would happen if one side failed.
Do you mean discrete, discreet or both?
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by Onne » Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:49 pm
This is the standard gauge size, 2" or 52mm
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by Kevin » Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:38 pm
But the combined units tend to be v expensive
Believe it or not the retail prices for these are now £75
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by bmcecosse » Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:26 pm
BOTH !! It's on it's own - and it's hidden away from view!
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by Onne » Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:28 pm
Could you post up a picture Roy? How your setup is?
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2dr Estate 1975 DAF 46 in red
2dr saloon 1972 DAF 44 in Mimosa