I did my transmission temp gauge today. I followed the guides here.
https://www.gmt400.com/threads/how-to-install-a-trans-temp-gauge-in-a-95-gmt400-with-a-4l60e.17168/
It was very helpful, but there were a few changes. The thread starter had problems installing the trim back with the pod mounted low. I wanted the pod low also so I ran the wires, then drilled the hole for them to exit. The hardest part of the job was getting that trim piece back in place without breaking anything. I tried last night and after messing with it for a long time I just went to bed. This afternoon it went back in with just a few minutes of fiddling. Once the trim piece is in place, the holes can be drilled with an angle drill. I had to leave a little gap between the pod and dash because I drilled the wire hole too high after reading the tips in the older thread. Still I am pleased with how it turned out. The chime box does not have to be removed. The necessary pins are all right there out in the open. Scored the B&M gauge as part of a returned amazon warehouse deal for $14.40 shipped. The gauge is a cheaply made imported gauge with a B&M logo on it. Still for the price it works fine. I would not pay full price for it though. I think Autometer or VDO are much better quality. I tig welded a bung in the pan. It looks like it hangs down, but the factory exhaust is much lower than the sensor. I did not paint the pod. I figured there was enough black trim in the interior that it would blend in fine. No one is going to mistake a gauge pod with a BM gauge as factory anyway.
https://www.gmt400.com/threads/how-to-install-a-trans-temp-gauge-in-a-95-gmt400-with-a-4l60e.17168/
It was very helpful, but there were a few changes. The thread starter had problems installing the trim back with the pod mounted low. I wanted the pod low also so I ran the wires, then drilled the hole for them to exit. The hardest part of the job was getting that trim piece back in place without breaking anything. I tried last night and after messing with it for a long time I just went to bed. This afternoon it went back in with just a few minutes of fiddling. Once the trim piece is in place, the holes can be drilled with an angle drill. I had to leave a little gap between the pod and dash because I drilled the wire hole too high after reading the tips in the older thread. Still I am pleased with how it turned out. The chime box does not have to be removed. The necessary pins are all right there out in the open. Scored the B&M gauge as part of a returned amazon warehouse deal for $14.40 shipped. The gauge is a cheaply made imported gauge with a B&M logo on it. Still for the price it works fine. I would not pay full price for it though. I think Autometer or VDO are much better quality. I tig welded a bung in the pan. It looks like it hangs down, but the factory exhaust is much lower than the sensor. I did not paint the pod. I figured there was enough black trim in the interior that it would blend in fine. No one is going to mistake a gauge pod with a BM gauge as factory anyway.
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