Hi,

Im new to all this and have recently got myself an 02 plate Ocatvia VRS. One of the first things I want to do is to install a boost gauge to the car but i have never owned a turbo'd car before and was just wondering if anybody could tell/show me which hose I'd need to cut into etc in order to install it?

 

I have searched through the forum but only found where I can bring the wires through the firewall

 

many thanks, Josh

Rob's infamous 'big yellow arrow' pic probably comes in handy here.

 

See here: http://pimpmyskoda.co.uk/Gauges.htm

 

In essence you need to run a vacuum pipe from the FPR into the car interior, then pick up power for illumination from somewhere (good candidate is the headlight switch). Mount the gauge somewhere, plug both the pipe and the power into said gauge, start the car and stare at your awesome boost

could do a custom boost gauge install like mine

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/223699-how-to-diy-a-pillar-boost-gauge-mod/?hl=%2Bboost+%2Bgauge#entry3157525

 

but as mentioned you need to route hose to somewhere on inlet manifold either the fuel pressure regulator by adding a "T" piece or unused nipple on manifold

 

 

to route hose into interior you can remove glove box and locate a bung at top of carpet to engine bay 

 

comes out around here near corner of engine bay

 

 

Power to the bulb can be routed to the light control switch 

 

Thanks for the replies guys, really useful info

Bowders tell me they are not scotch locks on your car ?

Bowders tell me they are not scotch locks on your car ?

urrrggh... My exact same thought when I saw it. Let's hope he lives near a fire station..

urrrggh... My exact same thought when I saw it. Let's hope he lives near a fire station..

Every car I buy has them attached to a tow bar loom or whatever so every time I end up rewiring it to save a fire!