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ok, i figured since there wasnt a formal writeup and the information is more or less scattered about this forum i would get it together.
i have the autometer phantom series 2-1/16th" gauge with the sender in the transmission cooler line, driver side most, as from what i can tell its the output. everything needed should cost less than $25 + $50 for the gauge. and you shouldnt need any tranny fluid unless you spill alot somehow, but the lines are not pressurized while the car is off.
Parts Needed:
-wire taps
-quick connects(optional, you could solder the wires together but i chose not to)
-ring terminals, i believe you will need 1/6th" for the gauge and 1/4" for the grounding bolts and sender
-wire, 3 diff. colors. i chose 18ga. black, red, and green. i got a 15ft spool of each and had extra of each color.
-2 3/8th" hose barbs to 3/8th" male thread
-1 3/8th" female tee fitting
-pipe sealer, telfon
-hose clamps
-little bit of oil
disconnect the negative battery terminal before working on your car.
wiring hookup
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wiring the light:
-black goes to ground, where ever you find convenient, mine is by the fuse box near the kick panel and dead pedal.
-white is to power, i got juice from the light on the cig. lighter
with the light up top looking at the back of the gauge
-top post goes to ground
-left post goes to ignition, i got juice from the cig. lighter
-right post goes to the sender in engine bay
sender hookup
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-follow the directions on the pipe sealer on how much to use
-assemble the fittings, autometer gives you a fitting that the sender fits into, put this one on the t, along with the sender.
-solder a ground wire onto the tee fitting and attach to good engine ground
-cut the cooler line between the transmission and the hardlines in half, lube up the fittings and install the barbs where you cut the hose, make sure you use hose clamps on either end and the hose is completely on the barb.
-tighten clamps with a rachet, not a screwdriver.
check all connections before reconnecting the negative battery terminal. start up the car and check for leaks where you installed the sender and associated fittings.
i will have pics of my install if anyone is interested. just need someone to host them.
Dan
97 Base Dodge Avenger
aem cai, jeep tb, 17" gsx rims, tq mod, eclipse center console, shift knob, autometer phantom trans temp & a/f gauge
boosted by summer
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