Added trans temp gauge, need help mounting it

gti16vman · #1 (**permalink**) 05-30-2010, 11:15 PM

Ok, so I added a trans temp gauge today, as I have done the bypass and wanted to monitor it. Going to an a cooler tomorrow as well. So I have seen that people have mounted the gauge below the hvac controls in a blank panel for those without 4wd. Well, mine just has a cubby hole type thing there. So I was looking on Courtesy parts: 680 Instrument Panel, Pad & Cluster Lid :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: Frontier Parts (D40) 2005-2010 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

In the second illustration down, it looks like there is a cubby hole with a gauge type hole next to it. Since there is no picture of the actual part, I am a little skeptical of it actually looking like that. The part number, from what I can tell is: 25412-D40008 (25412MC in the pic). Can't find any info anywhere else on that part number. Can anyone confirm what that part number looks like? I found a truck listed on ebay that had this setup in it, 4wd switch and storage next to it, just want to verify the part number for that.

gti16vman · #2 (**permalink**) 06-01-2010, 08:10 AM

Well, still trying to verify that part number, sent Scott @ Fontana a pm on it.

I did get the trans cooler installed yesterday. Got a perma cool with fan, mounted it in front of the radiator and was actually able to use the same soft lines that were on the radiator one without needing to lengthen them. Routed the supply line around the side of the radiator and the return underneath the radiator. Then wrapped the line with split loom where it touched the radiator to prevent rubbing the hose. Pretty happy with the outcome of it. Will keep an eye on temps to see what kind of difference it is making (although I only drove it one day with the gauge in place before I put the cooler on).

One thing I found strange was when I checked the fluid level. I spilled a little in the process, plus I needed a little more because of the cooler volume, so I added some. I started the truck, ran in for a few minutes and checked the level. It was 1/3 of the way up the cold range. Thought great, that should be good. Drove to the store and back, temp was between 125-150 according to the gauge. Checked the level again and the hot side looked completely full. So wondering if I added too much fluid now.

micl9 · #3 (**permalink**) Today, 12:48 PM

Hey Seth,
I was looking at using the same part.
Did you ever get a price from Scott?
Looks like its $70 at Courtesy

gti16vman · #4 (**permalink**) Today, 01:26 PM

I actually got it from my local dealership. Their parts site had it for $56.70, which was $61.38 with tax. Always nice to save on shipping, as they are only 5 mins away from the house.

Here are installed pics of it. During tear down, backside with gauge mounted (had to trim a little plastic to make it fit), and installed.

micl9 · #5 (**permalink**) Today, 02:25 PM

Nice! Looks very good. I don't have any plans for lots of switches so this will be the direction I take.
So part number in your 1st post is the correct one to buy?

Is your gaguge red or amber?

gti16vman · #6 (**permalink**) Today, 03:22 PM

I think that part number in the first post is a Courtesy specific number. I did the drill down in the parts catalog for my local dealer to find it. When I get home, I will check and see if I have the receipt still, so I can verify the part number on it.

EDIT: Oh, and the color of the gauge is red.