I originally mounted my 3 hole gauge set up up through the ash tray hole but
never was satisfied with the look.  Last week I moved my trio(OP on left,
vaccum in middle and oil temp on right [in Celsius]) to the right side on
top of the removable dash cover cowling.  I added a 1/4" piece of black ABS
plastic shaped to fit the 3 holer's bottom dimensions and fitted it to the
cowlingwith stainless steel machine screws after reaming out enough room for
the wiring and vaccum hose to lay down and pivot should I needto access the
top.  There's enough slack to allow the whole unit to swing end for end and
get at the brake fluid/everything else under there.

I bought the 3 holer from Bus Boys and although I had a 2 holer from years
ago(also a VDO product) it cracked very easily from not having the stiffness
underneath it.  I prevented that this time and used two #8 ss machine screws
and washers and nylox nuts  on the back side and a couple more, one on each
side of the gauge.  The OP gauge sits right over the warning lights and
although this looks lopsided to the anal rententive folk, I will eventuall
wire in the Haltech rich/lean indicator on the new FI system and still have
room forthe radar dectector on thereHope this helps.

Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Brush" <jbrush@AROS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 3:51 PM
Subject: Where do you mount your gauges?

> Like it says, its time for some gauges like oil temp and pressure.
>
> I would like to know where folks are mounting them. I am looking at Ron's
> collection of VDO offerings, and would like to hear pros and cons of where
to
> mount a cluster of two or maybe even three.
>
> I suppose a cylinder head temp would be a good thing too, but is there
great
> value in monitoring just one head, and really only one of the cylinders?
>
> Got my trailer today, so I have to get some more engine monitoring going
on
> before I take a long drive.
>
> Why are Tachs so expensive? I am looking at VDO. Are there less expensive
> alternatives out there?
>
> Much obliged for all the help and great ideas. This is the first time I
have
> looked forward to summer since my divorce. Its about time! :-)
>
> Regards from Utah,
>
> John
>