Fitting a turbo boost gauge?

hi all, Im looking at fitting a turbo boost gauge to my 110. I'm running the original 19j engine which I've rebuilt and is running well but I'd just like to keep a check on the turbo performance. Where would be the best place for me to run the gauge pipe from? A picture would be good if possible, any other advice welcome....

T-piece in the small rubber hose between the turbo and the actuator is the easiest place, but in my opinion its pretty pointless gauge to have as the engines are so under powered they spend most of there time at max boost anyway.
I did fit one to my 90 and once looked at it a few times your forget its there as it really has no use.

mattyguk1 said:

hi all, Im looking at fitting a turbo boost gauge to my 110. I'm running the original 19j engine which I've rebuilt and is running well but I'd just like to keep a check on the turbo performance. Where would be the best place for me to run the gauge pipe from? A picture would be good if possible, any other advice welcome....

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Agree with the above^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^. Bit of a waste of time on a landy, especially a 19j, IIRC they only boost about 10 pounds.

Money would be better spent on servicing. If you get reasonable performance, turbo will be working. I would e more concerned about the condition of the turbo than the amount of boost. Tired ones can cause runaways.

Thanks for the advice chaps, sounds fair enough but how can I check the condition of the turbo to avoid future problems?

mattyguk1 said:

Thanks for the advice chaps, sounds fair enough but how can I check the condition of the turbo to avoid future problems?

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General visual check, and looking for oil leaks, oil in the rubber tube to the manifold, oil in the little air tube.
If it has never been reconned in living memory and done a high mileage, might be worth getting it reconditioned. New 19j with an old turbo is still an unexploded bomb.

Busters photo tours has a thread on fitting boost gauge https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/fitting-a-turbo-gauge.60825/ not sure what engine but should be pretty much same for all engines.

Thanks, I'll take pipes of tommorow and report back!

I have one in my 90 (though a 200tdi) t-piece as said, I actually replaced the clock in the instrument cluster with the boost gauge as they are the same size

Took the pipes off this morning and there's what I'd describe as a light misting of oil on the wall of the blue pipe going to the inlet, the air filter pipe is clean and dry Is this ok?

I've got one on mine
I had low power as the waste gate wasn't set right.

mattyguk1 said:

Took the pipes off this morning and there's what I'd describe as a light misting of oil on the wall of the blue pipe going to the inlet, the air filter pipe is clean and dry Is this ok?

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Its a common misconception that any oil in the turbo pipework means its fubar, there is always going to some oil mist, obviously if its swimming you have issues.
Biggest issues with the pre tdi and the tdi is oil mist into the inlet pipework and making a mess, this is mainly due to the engines being slightly tired.
Both my tdis breath to atmosphere, one doesnt leave a mark, the other dribbles a little!
My D3 has oil mist vapour in the pipework as does the wifes Audi.
So in answer to your question, yes its fine.

Thanks lynall much appreciated

mattyguk1 said:

Took the pipes off this morning and there's what I'd describe as a light misting of oil on the wall of the blue pipe going to the inlet, the air filter pipe is clean and dry Is this ok?

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So long as its not swimming with oil, its probably fine. Wipe it clean and monitor it over time.
Its very good that the air filter pipe and filter are clean. Often the first sign of trouble.