I found the source of my coolant leak, but what is this? [pic]
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I found the source of my coolant leak, but what is this? [pic]
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=231895 (previous thread)
Well, it's leaking from this bolt (there was a wire that hung on to it, but it fell out, so Ill solder it later). What is this? It wont screw out. When I try to tighten it in, it just keeps spinning, but when I loosen it out, it wont come out, all I see is a shaft.
Well, it's leaking from this bolt (there was a wire that hung on to it, but it fell out, so Ill solder it later). What is this? It wont screw out. When I try to tighten it in, it just keeps spinning, but when I loosen it out, it wont come out, all I see is a shaft.
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last i checked this POS sensor is plastic thread.
i had that happen and took a torch and it melted the plastic and it dropped out.
i had that unti off while i was doing it.......... not in the car.
i had that happen and took a torch and it melted the plastic and it dropped out.
i had that unti off while i was doing it.......... not in the car.
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No, you're thinking of the thermoswitch, which is on the back side of the water pump body. The coolant level sensor only activates the warning buzzer and light, it has no effect on the fan operation.
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Originally posted by Kento
No, you're thinking of the thermoswitch, which is on the back side of the water pump body. The coolant level sensor only activates the warning buzzer and light, it has no effect on the fan operation.
No, you're thinking of the thermoswitch, which is on the back side of the water pump body. The coolant level sensor only activates the warning buzzer and light, it has no effect on the fan operation.
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Originally posted by WaLieN
I got it out.. it looks like the threads took a crap. Does anyone have the part number for this bolt? BTW, TY BATMAN for all your help.
I got it out.. it looks like the threads took a crap. Does anyone have the part number for this bolt? BTW, TY BATMAN for all your help.
You should also replace the gasket for the sensor. The part number for the gasket is 8553-15-611.
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Originally posted by WaLieN
Can anyone back this up? I also thought the same thing, but some people are saying that it does operate the fan.
Can anyone back this up? I also thought the same thing, but some people are saying that it does operate the fan.
Take a look at page F-144 of the FSM. The electric cooling fan system schematic diagram shows which switches and sensors have influence over fan operation. The coolant level sensor is not listed (although the thermosensor, thermoswitch, and the electrical load unit are...).
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I wasn't doubting you Kento, I was just wondering if both of us might have been wrong. I read the same diagram, and I didn't think that it had anything to do with the fans, either.
rynberg, thanks for the PNs.
rynberg, thanks for the PNs.
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Originally posted by BATMAN
Never get this part used.
Never get this part used.
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Originally posted by AJatx
If your dealership has the part, the price delta probably isn't much and you'd have the part that day.
otherwise, order from malloy.
J
If your dealership has the part, the price delta probably isn't much and you'd have the part that day.
otherwise, order from malloy.
J
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not a good idea......... this is one part of the car that i have lost an engine in the FC years ago and almost lost one in the FD by trying to shortcut.
Treat this device as a heart monitor for the FD.........
Treat this device as a heart monitor for the FD.........
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On my -92 e-spec FD, there's only a plastic threaded plug in that hole, no sensor. I guess it's not exactly vital for operation. Maybe mazda thought europeans could keep track of coolant levels themselves