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04-09-2006, 08:29 PM
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Installed Diff. temp gauge
I just installed a diff. temp gauge. The temp. went as high as 220 degrees, while driving around town. I have not tested it for highway driving. I have a PLM Diff. Cover. It has a threaded port for the sending unit. The temp. gauge and sending unit is GlowShift.
04-09-2006, 08:31 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
I plan on installing a Trans. Temp gauge next tp the Diff gauge.
04-09-2006, 08:35 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
Looks nice, but I don't think it is heat that is making the rears fail.
04-09-2006, 08:35 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
very cool!!!
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04-09-2006, 08:39 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
Maybe not heat but I wonder how hot it gets when towing. I did it because I am just wodering how hot it gets.
04-09-2006, 08:41 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
It is never a bad thing to monitor things. And besides it looks good.
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
thanks, if you get more temp readings maybe when towing or offroading please post them.......220 sounds very hot for not towing.....
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04-09-2006, 08:43 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
I travel long distances at a swift pace very often and my diff. gets very hot....but not hot enough to sizzle spit.
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04-09-2006, 08:46 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
Thanks Helo and Got. I will post later tonight after I take it on the highway.
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
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04-09-2006, 08:54 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
I'm leaving now to monitor the diff. temp on the highway. Will post as soon as I get back.
04-09-2006, 08:59 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
sweet. Probably not critical but nice to have
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04-09-2006, 09:06 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
awsome mod! Q:where did you get the dif cover? and how much did ya pay for it
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
You can buy the PLM Diff cover at yourcovers.com
Black powdercoated for $215
My Diff temp. read 220 when cruising at 65 mph
245 deg. when ever I stepped on the gas to pass.
04-10-2006, 07:29 PM
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Re: Installed Diff. temp gauge
Doesn't sound like it working ....I find it difficult to understand the rapid temperature jump just by passing. have you even heated oil....It takes a while to loose the heat. Your post indicates you can regulate the heat generated with your throttle pedal.
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