Faulty Gauges

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 09-28-2001, 05:18 PM

hey guys enough from me about power now i need help about faulty gauges. First of all my gas gauge does not work. When I bought the car the gauge would move in increments of 1/4 (ex. full to 1/4 to 1/2 etc.) but now it doesnt work at all. i think it may be the sender. Also the temp gauge doesnt move very much it stays on the bottom all the time rarely moving. Is this normal? I have not checked the thermostat which i shall do soon
thanx

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'89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

John · 09-28-2001, 08:51 PM

Most likely your sending unit, if you are going to do it i would suggest upgrading the fuel pump as there is no sense dropping the fuel tank twice. The sending unit for water temp is on the lower intake manifold and is bad, mine did the same thing. Use rtv black on the threads and make sure you ask for the unit for a guage. John

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MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 09-28-2001, 10:36 PM

Is this a difficult process. Dropping the fuel tank sounds like it is fairly lengthy but i dont know. tahnks for your help

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'89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

PKRWUD · 09-29-2001, 12:21 AM

You can do it.

Also, don't waste your money on repairing the stock gauges (water temp, oil pressure, etc.). They're junk to begin with. Go spend $60 and get a set of Autometer Sport Comp mechanical gauges. You'll be glad you did!

Take care
~Chris

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MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 09-30-2001, 05:51 PM

Hey by the pro-comp gauges do u mean the kind that would go in like the pods on the a pillar or the console? how would these be hooked up

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'89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

PKRWUD · 10-01-2001, 11:50 PM

Yes. Their sending units mount in the stock locations.

Take care
~Chris

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MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 10-02-2001, 06:11 PM

sweet, i have been looking at the gauges that go in where the middle vents are now. those look pretty good. anybody know anything about them installation, how they work etc. thanx keep up the good work

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'89 LX Hatchback 5spd, Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

09-28-2001, 05:18 PM	#1
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Faulty Gauges hey guys enough from me about power now i need help about faulty gauges. First of all my gas gauge does not work. When I bought the car the gauge would move in increments of 1/4 (ex. full to 1/4 to 1/2 etc.) but now it doesnt work at all. i think it may be the sender. Also the temp gauge doesnt move very much it stays on the bottom all the time rarely moving. Is this normal? I have not checked the thermostat which i shall do soon thanx ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

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09-28-2001, 08:51 PM	#2
John Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Ft.Myers, FL. Posts: 150	Most likely your sending unit, if you are going to do it i would suggest upgrading the fuel pump as there is no sense dropping the fuel tank twice. The sending unit for water temp is on the lower intake manifold and is bad, mine did the same thing. Use rtv black on the threads and make sure you ask for the unit for a guage. John ------------------ 89 Notch: ASP Pullies, K&N Air,Transgo shiftkit,Trans. cooler,FMS 3 core , FMS 4:10's, 1.5" cowl, cold air kit, hooker shorties(jet hot coated), O/R H-Pipe, ASP solid mounts, Energy Sus. Trans. Mnt. BBK 70mm TB, MSD 6al, Dual elec. fans, 5.0 Firepower Kit, Scorpion 1.6 RR's, Flowmasters, 73 mm MAF, cobra intake and crower #512 cam,

09-28-2001, 10:36 PM	#3
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Is this a difficult process. Dropping the fuel tank sounds like it is fairly lengthy but i dont know. tahnks for your help ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

09-29-2001, 12:21 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You can do it. Also, don't waste your money on repairing the stock gauges (water temp, oil pressure, etc.). They're junk to begin with. Go spend $60 and get a set of Autometer Sport Comp mechanical gauges. You'll be glad you did! Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-30-2001, 05:51 PM	#5
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Hey by the pro-comp gauges do u mean the kind that would go in like the pods on the a pillar or the console? how would these be hooked up ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter

10-01-2001, 11:50 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Yes. Their sending units mount in the stock locations. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

10-02-2001, 06:11 PM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	sweet, i have been looking at the gauges that go in where the middle vents are now. those look pretty good. anybody know anything about them installation, how they work etc. thanx keep up the good work ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback 5spd, Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter