Date:         Mon, 28 Feb 2005 22:19:12 -0800
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Fuel pressure Guage
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On 28 Feb 2005 at 20:57, Mark Keller <kelphoto@TELUS.NET> wrote:

>
> The NAPA auto parts store also carries these basic items, although the
> price may be a little higher.  The best answer to you question is that
> you on the right track--  I actually used a spare  fuel  injection hose
> clamp.  Ensure that you use fuel injection hose for the guage.  The
> guage is just a plain old guage, 0-100 psi is right., and the schraeder
> (sp) valve does screw into the tee; NAPA too.

In a pinch, a mechanical oil pressure gauge will also work, especially if you have a
cheap one lying around as I did. I cobbled up some adapters to fit, and it worked like
a charm. They can also be had for under $10 at Walmart, etc. I wouldn't recommend
this route for regular duty, but for a one time use, it's fine.


Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta TD (retired)
'85 Jetta D
'88 Westy 2.1L
'82 Diesel Westy