Fitting EGT Gauge issue

Put the sensor in after the turbo as close as possible to the turbo. There will be no danger of any chips etc getting into the turbo.

I can send a couple of pictures if you wish just email me. I used a quite simple method that seems fairly fool proof and works fine.
Remember it is only a guide and once you have some figures then that's what you refer to in the future.
Mine gets to about 350 with most normal driving and up to 450 to 500 towing the van. Over 550 I take a foot off a bit.

Hi Saltgrinder. Fill the drill flutes with a heavy high melting point grease, then drill at a speed that does not melt the grease. Any swarf will be collected in the grease. Keep an eye on it and clean the drill replacing the grease if necessary. This works for me.

I agree with the other chaps re installing the thermocouple post turbo, but before the cat converter. That is where most others have it so comparing your readings to others will be much simpler then. It is generally held that sustained periods over 550C are a bad idea. Plus, you don't want to go removing the turbo if you don't need to.

I have a TaipanXP exhaust on mine and it already had an EGT gauge port welded into it which made things easy.

Hi Salty,

I see it's a few weeks since your post but if you haven't yet fitted your EGT probe, please feel free to send me an email. I may have some useful info on fitting a thermocouple into a ZD30 engine, including photos.

I'd suggest a pre-turbo sensor installation is definitely worth the effort with the ZD30, given it's chequered history.

Ian