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Old 10-01-08, 07:36 PM
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IL To all Aluminum radiator and electric fan guys

Ok. I just got an aluminum radiator and I am about to install it with an electric fan. I have two questions for you guys. One what do you do about the coolant level sensor, mine does not have a place for a sensor. I will be stuck with the add coolant light forever. Second, what kind've thermostat have you guys used for your E-fan. I just bought a 185 degree non adjustable one that looks like the probe just slides into the radiator. Is this what you guys run or is there a better set up that I can get. Thanks!
Old 10-01-08, 07:41 PM
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You could take apart the dash, and unplug the wiring for the light...or you could drill a hole and tap it to fit a pipe thread. And then install sensor. Or have someone weld a bung into it, for the same purpose.

I dont know about the thermostat for the fan...have to have someone else help you on that one.
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I can't help you with the t-stat but if you simply ground the wire to the sensor you will not have the add coolant light on anymore.
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Really? Just grounding that wire will shut it off? That's cool. Still wondering about that T-stat though.
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Yes, just slide it into a fin on the radiator.
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i just put my fans on a switch. keep it on in the city, turn off till warm up and on the freeway
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Originally Posted by Jeezus
Yes, just slide it into a fin on the radiator.
near the upper rad hose.
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Cool. I'll get that done tomorrow,, and take some pics along way to do a how to.
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