Autometer Boost Gauge Install Problem

[Hanso]

I have just bought an Autometer Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite boost gauge Autometer gauge

I know where I need to hook up the vacuum line to the intake manifold, see attached pic.

My question is; How do I plug the vacuum line that comes with the autometer gauge into the where the stock boost line goes? The Autometer vacuum line is smaller thaan the stock vacuum line. I have an RS-4S Stagea so it has the factory triple gauge setup in the stereo surround.

Cheers,

Adam

[KiwiRS4T]

Well I guess you need a reducing T. Try a petshop that has piping for fish tank airpumps or a garden store that does irrigation systems or an engineering supplies store.

[pyro-ns]

either get a fitting that will downsize from your current vac hose, to smaller vac hose and connect to the intake manifold, or get a smaller piece of vac hose, slip it over the intake manifold nipple, then slip your bigger vac hose, over the top of that and clamp off.

otherwise you could just stick the bigger vac hose on there, and squash the guts out of it when you clamp it off...

[Hanso]

I got aa kit from autobarn slacks creek today, should have it installed tuesday night, I have to work 2m nite at work so can't do the install then. Beers this arvo probably counts me out of doing anything install wise tonight lol.

[southern_tango]

I used a piece of 3mm.rubber tubbing(bosst presure isn't that much to snap it),just use about 50 mm. @ 20 goes on the nipple and insert the plastic line inside the rest (there are some pics. from when I installed my boost controller,they may help you in your install...) I'm a cheap ass ,I know ; but it worked for me...

Edited May 31, 2010 by southern_tango

[Hanso]

Cool, can u post a pic at all?

[Hanso]

Installed the gauge last night, I'll post a pic when I get my car back from the mechanic tomorrow.