Sorted it. The fecking instructions told me to wire it up the wrong way around! Really helpful supplier though I must say, very attentive with advice. Anyway now I can put the boost ring in and report the findings.

I got one from Screwfix for 30 quid. Good reviews mostly saying go very slowly and use oil and it works well!

Supplier suggests a volt meter at the gauge end of the thermo to see what it's reading. Trouble is I don't have a volt meter. I do now have a brand new tap and die set though!!!

Ummm don't buy anymore and you'll save a fortune??

How heavy is heavy then? My csw is now a coffee machine and carries about 200kg in the back. A csw carries 7 people in the back which is more than 200kg. Do you think I can go for a slightly softer suspension set up as the ride is horrendous. I've also got a screwy thing underneath what does...

Yep looks like the 25 quid bit will be unleashed again.

Yeah it's very simple can't fathom it though maybe it's knackered.

Yeah just did so let's see. The whole lot was only 30 quid so no drama but peed off about the snapped bolt!!!!

Came as a package. It's either poor connections of its busted. I tried heating it with a blow torch bit still no reading . To make matters worse I snapped a bolt off in the manifold removing it!!!!

Please tell me didn't spend that much on a 10 quid thermocouple???

Not unless I'm living on mercury the dial starts at 200 c !

Any ideas on thermocouplers? I've fitted an egt gauge but it won't give any readings. All wired as per instructions just wondering how far in the probe needs to be?

I'll be near Amazingstoke in a couple of weeks.

I've started mine and done the footwels and boxes and bonnet. Made a difference so just roof and doors to do.

I'd love to Mate just drive it to Cornwall and I'll sort it.

Yep I had to drill mine out. I bought a 25 quid bit for the job and it managed it too with not too much trouble.

Brilliant does it work?

Drill that basted! Better still unleash Satan's furnis upon it and thee shall loosen the bolts of all stubbornness!

Try this, Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161863796325

Was it that stuck in there? In that case you can tap a hole in the manifold as close to the engine as you can and get a weld bund to attach the thermocouple to.