To get on the list for the replacement gauges, send me a PMFixed that for ya...
That's the worst news I've read all day. I may be in line for your replacement solution.
Plus, Volkswagen (among others) already tried the "heat from the exhaust" thing back, oh, 60+ years ago. Doesn't work so well. Requires extra parts and frequent maintenance. Will eventually asphyxiate you when the exhaust inevitably starts leaking. Nobody does it any more because it all-around sucked.
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