Delica EGT Gauge Install Tutorial (Turbo Diesel) - Tech Tips Ep. 1

Nomadic Van is absolutely stoked to release our first ever episode of the Delica Tech Tips series, and we hope you are too!
Today we are showcasing the installation of an EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) Gauge, a necessary step 1 in tuning any vehicle. The EGT gauge is an essential element in tuning these turbo charged diesels, as to avoid engine overheating. The subject of today’s video is one of Nomadic Van’s flagship Delica L400’s, Twilight, which is currently listed on our website along with our other 4X4 vehicle inventory. Our final goal is to increase the Turbo pressure from 12psi to 16psi, giving the Delica a great horsepower increase on the Space Gear! Check the highlights of this hilarious in depth tutorial today, and stay tuned for the follow up tuning vids by subscribing!
We perform this EGT gauge install on our sold offroad vans, along with many other tuning features. If you're interested in purchasing a nomadic van or receiving maintenance on your Delica camper van, reach out to us by email!
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***Disclaimer: This tutorial involves mechanical tasks, which can be dangerous. We are not responsible for any injury occurring as a result of this video. You take all actions at your own risk.
0:00 Intro
1:54 Why Install an EGT Gauge
2:18 Tools Needed
5:52 Drilling the hole/ gag reel
6:49 Vacuuming metal shavings
7:33 Funny Tapping joke
7:56 How to screw in an automotive Tap
9:35 Thermocoupler clearance depth
10:57 Tourquing down thermocoupler probe
11:57 Putting thermocoupler wiring through firewall
12:41 12V tester on fuse box
16:17 EGT gauge retrofitting to dash
18:09 Rondo engine lift joke
18:40 How to cut dash for tuning gauge
19:45 Cutting Hooking up EGT wires
24:40 Lord of the Rings funny moment
25:35 Screwing in Exhaust Gas Temperature gauge fittings
26:04 EGT gauge final install
26:53 Star Wars theme cover
27:46 How to test your EGT gauge
29:01 Skiing/Snowboarding on Mt. Baldy power day!
30:09 Outro
Thanks, and see you in the next Delica DIY video!

[@SpaceDrifter3]

These edits have me dying laughing in public. Much respect to dealers that put this info out for free. Thank you!

[@ronanrogers4127]

Very helpful, thank you. Looking forward to the tuning videos too.

[@Tifore]

Excited for this new series! Bring on all the tips!

[@flynnmogan]

Helps if you delete the EGR and tap into the egr blank off plate post turbo and pre turbo for boost measurement. That’s what I did on my L300 and it’s been working great since.

[@NomadicVanSunValley]

Yes, that would work; however, as a dealer, we cannot alter emissions equipment. This is an approach that will pass emissions regulations.