Madman + VDO + Cooling Pack

[WreckITFrank]

working on my '97 130 w/ a 300tdi and AC (no condenser fan). About to decide on what i'm doing for a cooling upgrade, as I am considering the upgraded setup from RN, w/ the stock+ allisport IC. Either way, I have VDO gauges and will be adding in an EMS3, just looking for some help collecting the sensors that I need and what I need to do to split some with the VDO. On top of the cooling, I am likely installing my revotec fan, so I need to put the sensor in for that as well (use thermostat housing cap sensor?). I have a "OEM" rad with 1/8npt sensor port, but unsure if II want to build my own, or just buy the complete setup from Zack. My SA radiator has been repaired and I think my IC has a small pinhole leak...Thanks in Advance.

What I have
VDO Fuel - done
VDO Water Temp - done (stock location, new sensor)
VDO Oil Pressure - not done (maybe put Madman here in binnacle, and do all oil from madman rather than actual gauge?)

What I want with Madman
Boost - use madman kit I have
EGT - what probe length do I need?
Low Coolant alarm - Use the rad fill cap sensor from madman?
Low Oil alarm -
Tach - W wire

What sensors I have from madman
Boost (MPS2), w/ hoses
??? MPS5, no clue what this 5 bar was for
TP60 K probe - will a 60mm probe fit the 300tdi?

 

[WreckITFrank]

Anyone ever try this threaded into the manifold for boost? (remote sensor)

 

[WreckITFrank]

Anyone have a part number or link to the EGT probe they used on a 300?

Madman uses a 100mm, which i assumed needed bent to not hit the inner manifold...?

 

[John Z]

I had picked up the sensor kit for the 300tdi. (EGT probe included)

You can use the madman to trigger a relay to hit your fans for the radiator. I used the coolant level cap for the alarm(works well)
For boost I used a T off the plastic pipe that goes to the injector pump for pressure.

 

[WreckITFrank]

I had picked up the sensor kit for the 300tdi. (EGT probe included)

You can use the madman to trigger a relay to hit your fans for the radiator. I used the coolant level cap for the alarm(works well)
For boost I used a T off the plastic pipe that goes to the injector pump for pressure.

The Madman sensor kit....With the tapped cover and probe?
RRC Coolant cap? PRC7925

 

[John Z]

Land Rover 300 Tdi for EMS3

This is a full kit for the Land Rover 300Tdi engine as fitted to Defenders and Discovery 1 MANUAL

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Yes that level sensor.

 

[WreckITFrank]

do you think this 60mm probe will fit well enough into the manifold for correct reading? Otherwise I need to get a 100mm as instructed. I see the other threads but all show you have to bend a 4" probe.

 

[John Z]

Unfortunately I don't remember. It should tho cause you have to do the bend to make it fit the manifold shape.

I remember it was important that the colors match the diagram for the 2 wires in the EGT probe. It wasn't a simple resistor like I had thought. It was all thrown off till I fixed it.

 

[TheOneTen]

Anyone ever try this threaded into the manifold for boost? (remote sensor)
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For boost, just tee into the wastegate actuator line - don't drill and tap anything.

 

[TheOneTen]

do you think this 60mm probe will fit well enough into the manifold for correct reading? Otherwise I need to get a 100mm as instructed. I see the other threads but all show you have to bend a 4" probe.

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Are you planning on running the EGR? Or are you using the EGR blockoff plate? I think the shorter one would be more than sufficient - I can't recall which one I had.

 

[WreckITFrank]

Are you planning on running the EGR? Or are you using the EGR blockoff plate? I think the shorter one would be more than sufficient - I can't recall which one I had.

no EGR. I should have reached out to Madman first, but I bought the 100mm probe and cover plate, which is no biggie. The 60mm will work for 200 or 300tdi, and I have another madman for future or possible trade/sale...

I am going to get this straight adapter to thread right into the manifold for boost (removing plug thats there now). Just a cleaner setup for me and I like to be difficult. 6mm push in tubing will connect to brass sensor T.

 

[John Z]

Where did you get that adapter? Might have to change my setup

 

[WreckITFrank]

it's m12 x 1.5, so lots of options.

edited.
McMaster options.

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