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In this video, we show you how to install an Aftermarket Coolant Temperature Gauge on your 1st Gen 4runner. There are lots of choices when it comes to an install like this. We're showing you one way to accomplish it. Being able to accurately know the temperature of your engine is very important. It can save you from badly overheating your engine and causing significant damage. Ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to monitoring your coolant/engine temp. You want to catch a problem before it becomes a major one that leaves you stranded and forking out big money to fix.
**PARTS**
*Glowshift Gauge https://amzn.to/3WBrcZj
*Glowshift Gauge Pod https://amzn.to/3Sq3YTM
*LC Engineering Coolant Temp Sender Manifold
https://www.lceperformance.com/Water-Temp-Sender-Manifold-Inline-Radiator-Hose-p/1033001.htm
*(2) Hose Clamps 3/4-1 3/4" - You can buy these at any auto parts store.
*11 Roll Wire Pack (Multiple Colors) (This is a nice kit of 16 gauge wire. I used the black 16 gauge out of this kit to create the ground wires for the manifold and the temperature sensor. I used this same kit of wire when installing the Auxbeam lights on my 98 4runner)
https://amzn.to/3iwCzjI
*20 Gauge Wire Set (Multiple Colors) (I used this set to extend all the gauge harness wires to the engine compartment areas I needed to.) https://amzn.to/4dg2OC3
*Split Wire Loom Set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") (To protect the wires - Good general kit for most wiring projects) https://amzn.to/3AOtgBb
*Heat Shrink Terminal Connectors https://amzn.to/2VmMVXU
*Heat Shrink Butt Connectors https://amzn.to/3gSpxbH
**HELPFUL TOOLS**
*If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.*
https://www.amazon.com/shop/timmythetoolman?isPublicView=true
*Stubby 3/8” Flex Head Ratchet - (it use to be available for sale separately but now we can only find it as part of this 4-piece set)
https://amzn.to/39kQVit
*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set https://amzn.to/2ql8nNA
*Flex Head Box End Wrench Set https://amzn.to/31x8BOo
*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set https://amzn.to/32WIh0M
*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Deep Socket Set https://amzn.to/37iQjVt
*Allen Wrenches (Metric and SAE) https://amzn.to/34blIqP
*3/8” Drive Regular Extension Set https://amzn.to/2OehCao
*Milwaukee M12 3/8” Cordless Ratchet https://amzn.to/2utRZsE
*Milwaukee M12 Battery https://amzn.to/3FJZO1j
*Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery https://amzn.to/2HEFTpu
*Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger https://amzn.to/2uo2o9x
*Straight Needle Nose Pliers https://amzn.to/2pQ6yIa
*Brite-Mark Medium Tip Paint Marker, Orange https://amzn.to/2OyTwre
*Lisle Spill-Free Funnel https://amzn.to/2SnrPFV
*18 Quart Food Storage Container https://amzn.to/2Bm3q9X
*Utility Blade https://amzn.to/2JmZQjO
*Circuit Tester (Test Light) https://amzn.to/2UMLFrB
*Wire Cutters - (used to cut the wires to size for this job) https://amzn.to/3wXoj7l
*Crimping Tool for Non-Insulated Open Barrel Terminals
https://amzn.to/3WBrEH2
*Interchangeable Ratcheting Terminal Crimper Set - (A very nice crimping tool for electrical work) https://amzn.to/2WNq5or
*Wire Strippers/Cutters 8-22 AWG Wire - (Very nice wire strippers. A definite step up from your usual wire strippers most people have in their tool box) https://amzn.to/2GrRAOU
*Heat Gun - (to shrink heat shrink tubing and shrinkable terminal ends) https://amzn.to/2DhDf47
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