L300 gauge pod

What about Pajero Gauge pod? Connector looks the same and they dirt cheap. Original Delicas even in Russia cost like 100$ in a good shape.
 
The issue with the originals, is the plastic has been baking in the sun for 20+ years, getting brittle and cracking... :(
 

What do you think? Will it work? Different style but the connector loos the same.
 
You can't use the pajaro ones as they are a different shape, plus the gauge on the right is a compass thing that doesn't work without a unit that's in the car some where.
 
Before I share a status update, I need a favor from ANYONE with a 3 gauge cluster (or just the digital thermometer, if only I still had it o_O)...
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I need to know the accurate (using calipers please) measurements in mm of the (lines in orange above)...
  • Front Height
  • Front Width
  • Depth
  • Height Offset of top screw
  • Width Offset of top screw
  • Height Offset of bottom screw
  • Width Offset of bottom screw
  • Height Offset of text on the front (both top and bottom)
  • Width Offset of text on the front (both top and bottom)
Update: So, I have got all the tweaks, notches, slices, etc done for the left gauge(altimeter), center gauge (inclinometer), and MY right gauge (PLX MultiGauge). But, I don't know if it will fit the thermometer yet, so want to make sure it will fit before letting the cat out of the bag.
Now I have a working replacement 3D printed gauge pod :eek:for my Delica (with blown head gasket). :(:mad:
3 gauge pod - 1.jpeg
Note: there is A LOT of finishing work needed to smooth the print artifacts
3 gauge pod - 2.jpeg
Inside the cluster with altimeter mounted
3 gauge pod - 3.jpeg
Back side, with my "fixed" illumination wiring.

Note: In full transparency, while fitting this together, I noticed that I'll need to move the alitmeter face forward 1mm since there is a slight panel gap with the gauge face mounted on that side. Also, I may print the face in two parts and glue them together thus removing the need to "fix" the surface blemishes.
 
Before I share a status update, I need a favor from ANYONE with a 3 gauge cluster (or just the digital thermometer, if only I still had it o_O)...
I need to know the accurate (using calipers please) measurements in mm of the (lines in orange above)...
  • Front Height
  • Front Width
  • Depth
  • Height Offset of top screw
  • Width Offset of top screw
  • Height Offset of bottom screw
  • Width Offset of bottom screw
  • Height Offset of text on the front (both top and bottom)
  • Width Offset of text on the front (both top and bottom)
Update: So, I have got all the tweaks, notches, slices, etc done for the left gauge(altimeter), center gauge (inclinometer), and MY right gauge (PLX MultiGauge). But, I don't know if it will fit the thermometer yet, so want to make sure it will fit before letting the cat out of the bag.
Now I have a working replacement 3D printed gauge pod :eek:for my Delica (with blown head gasket). :(:mad:
Note: there is A LOT of finishing work needed to smooth the print artifacts
Inside the cluster with altimeter mounted
Back side, with my "fixed" illumination wiring.

Note: In full transparency, while fitting this together, I noticed that I'll need to move the alitmeter face forward 1mm since there is a slight panel gap with the gauge face mounted on that side. Also, I may print the face in two parts and glue them together thus removing the need to "fix" the surface blemishes.
I am a very forgetful person, but I can likely get these measurements for you.
 
Before I share a status update, I need a favor from ANYONE with a 3 gauge cluster (or just the digital thermometer, if only I still had it o_O)...
I need to know the accurate (using calipers please) measurements in mm of the (lines in orange above)...
  • Front Height
  • Front Width
  • Depth
  • Height Offset of top screw
  • Width Offset of top screw
  • Height Offset of bottom screw
  • Width Offset of bottom screw
  • Height Offset of text on the front (both top and bottom)
  • Width Offset of text on the front (both top and bottom)
Update: So, I have got all the tweaks, notches, slices, etc done for the left gauge(altimeter), center gauge (inclinometer), and MY right gauge (PLX MultiGauge). But, I don't know if it will fit the thermometer yet, so want to make sure it will fit before letting the cat out of the bag.
Now I have a working replacement 3D printed gauge pod :eek:for my Delica (with blown head gasket). :(:mad:
Note: there is A LOT of finishing work needed to smooth the print artifacts
Inside the cluster with altimeter mounted
Back side, with my "fixed" illumination wiring.

Note: In full transparency, while fitting this together, I noticed that I'll need to move the alitmeter face forward 1mm since there is a slight panel gap with the gauge face mounted on that side. Also, I may print the face in two parts and glue them together thus removing the need to "fix" the surface blemishes.
Somewhere else you said that you had a Prusa MK3S, and its build volume was too small to print out the gauge pod. Did you get a bigger printer? Are there stl files?
 
Somewhere else you said that you had a Prusa MK3S, and its build volume was too small to print out the gauge pod. Did you get a bigger printer? Are there stl files?
Well, I kept tweaking at it, and never could get it just right. Then, Rio just jammed it out in a few iterations and I ended up buying his. :(


I don't print in ABS since my printer is in my office, and the fumes are a bit much.
 
Did you take the new inclinometer apart and install or did you remove the mounting brackets inside the gauge pod housing?
You can do either way. If you take it apart there is 2 parts, scream and chip. You can use a surface grinder to get rid of ridges on the inclinometer face bazel.
 
I have a three gauge pod for sale. The inclinometer is aftermarket but everything else is OEM.
 

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What about a doble gauge pod? mine started cracking where the front screws tighten it down.
 

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