Installing A Transmission Temp Gauge - Dodge Diesel

EverydayDiesel · 06-11-2007, 05:52 PM

Do you have to drop the pan and tap a hole to install an transmission temp gauge on a 2001 CDT auto?

Roadrunner · 06-11-2007, 08:09 PM

I have been wanting a trans guage also.I was going to get a manifold from Summit or Jegs and plumb it with that.I think we can do it in the return line.

2500Ram · 06-11-2007, 08:16 PM

You want it in the hot line not the return. Either way, a gauge in pan, hot line or return line is better than no gauge.

http://www.dieselmanor.com/dm_products/DM-CLG2.asp is pretty popular for the hot line crowd, I lost maybe a 1/2 qt of ATF installing this line.

Good luck.

Roadrunner · 06-11-2007, 08:41 PM

This site rocks! Thanks 2500RAM!

EverydayDiesel · 06-11-2007, 10:16 PM

thanks ram...thats alot better then dropping and tapping the pan

1stGen545 · 06-11-2007, 10:38 PM

Use the manifold. It is the only good accurate way to get the real temps. in the pan is after it goes threw the cooler and back into the pan maybe 50* cooler than it realy is.

wcbcruzer · 06-12-2007, 02:18 AM

There is a cheaper way you can do that.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...apa+temp+gauge

74dart · 06-12-2007, 07:39 AM

I used the adapter from Diesel Mannor that plumbes it into the Line Pressure check hole. Cost $14.00 for the adapter.

EverydayDiesel · 06-12-2007, 08:51 AM

another option i have been looking at is a double deep pan.
it has the 1/8 npt fitting for temp sensor built in
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....=MH-727DD-9803

Sea:\>Drive · 06-12-2007, 12:43 PM

Less than 10 bucks and it's done! This is what I used on my '01:

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....ber=VULCAN_VTA

wcbcruzer · 06-12-2007, 02:17 PM

Pan is ok, but hot line is better. That's where mine is going...

DL1221 · 06-12-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcbcruzer

Pan is ok, but hot line is better. That's where mine is going...

Exactly.
See this post for more info:

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...=1#post1550103

06-11-2007, 08:09 PM	#2
Roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Posts: 67 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have been wanting a trans guage also.I was going to get a manifold from Summit or Jegs and plumb it with that.I think we can do it in the return line. __________________ 00 Laramie,174,000 miles,Edge EZ box, straight piped 3", BHAF w/outerwears, FASS I pump, fuel guage, 2nd VP44. New trans & billet converter!

06-11-2007, 08:16 PM	#3
2500Ram Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,003 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	You want it in the hot line not the return. Either way, a gauge in pan, hot line or return line is better than no gauge. http://www.dieselmanor.com/dm_products/DM-CLG2.asp is pretty popular for the hot line crowd, I lost maybe a 1/2 qt of ATF installing this line. Good luck. __________________ 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD, 47RE SB QC 4X4. Edge EZ, Full Set Autometer Ultra Lite Gages, TST J Hook, Walbro GFS-392 LP, 17 idle 13 WOT, Silencer Ring Back On, Mystery switch. 95,000 on the clock. Dave Goerend trans 48RE input, triple disk, VB and a few other goodies:) New VP-44 5-23-08 warrantied by Dodge

06-11-2007, 10:38 PM	#6
1stGen545 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jonesboro, TEXAS Posts: 1,269 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Use the manifold. It is the only good accurate way to get the real temps. in the pan is after it goes threw the cooler and back into the pan maybe 50* cooler than it realy is. __________________ 92 350 4x4 srw over 500,000 miles POD's, full 5" home made exhaust, HX35-12cm, K&N ,pump mods, SouthBend Con FE, NV4500 DennyT Power Pen, timming maxed, 3200GSK, auto meter pyro & boost, and PULL CABLE KILL. 96 2500 4x4 SLT with to many mods to list. '08 Inferno Red, Lone Star, 6.7, 68RFE auto, 4X4, QC, SB, EDGE ATTITUDE, 305-65 BFG KM II's Big Mac and cheese button, More to come.....

06-12-2007, 02:18 AM	#7
wcbcruzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,615 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	There is a cheaper way you can do that. http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...apa+temp+gauge __________________ 1996 Ram 2500, Club Cab, Long Bed, 4x4, 47re, 3.54

06-12-2007, 12:43 PM	#10
Sea:\>Drive Registered User $Sea:\>Drive's Avatar$ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Middle River, MD Posts: 1,069 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Less than 10 bucks and it's done! This is what I used on my '01: http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....ber=VULCAN_VTA __________________ '01.5 2500 CTD QC SB SLT 2WD, Auto (Goerend), 3.54LS, TruxPort, J-hook, AEM Workhorse, Boost/Pyro/FP/Trans Temp, 4" Pinnacle Power Exhaust, Vulcan Big Line Kit w/Raptor, Edge Comp, DD1s, DEI Remote Starter, KoolVue Tow Mirrors, 20% Tint, LED tail ,brake, and turn signals and HIDs. Keith MD DTR Chapter #33 TOM June 2008
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06-11-2007, 08:41 PM	#4
Roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Posts: 67 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	This site rocks! Thanks 2500RAM!

06-11-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
EverydayDiesel Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 915 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	thanks ram...thats alot better then dropping and tapping the pan

06-12-2007, 08:51 AM	#9
EverydayDiesel Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 915 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	another option i have been looking at is a double deep pan. it has the 1/8 npt fitting for temp sensor built in http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....=MH-727DD-9803

06-12-2007, 02:17 PM	#11
wcbcruzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,615 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Pan is ok, but hot line is better. That's where mine is going...

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