Water temp sender location?
I've read a number of threads dating back to '02 but still can decide where the best place to put an aftermarket gauge sender would be. My waterpump housing is off so that was my first choice (though not after the thermostat for obvious reasons). I've only found a couple suitable locations to drill/tap. Are there any disadvantages for to following locations? (the motor is out of the car as well so a location in the block is also not a big problem) :icon_tup:
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The first location won't be accessible with the water pump on the engine - that will be pushed against the front iron.
Are you retaining the water lines running through the throttle body? If not you can remove the water nipple that's below and to the left of the coolant temp sensor in the first pic and use that hole. Or, just make a brass T for the water line going from the back of the block to the throttle body. I've done a big writeup on it some time back - it works great and is dead reliable. Dale |
I already recommended the T fitting idea, but he said it sounded "ghetto" haha.
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The location you indicate is fine.
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Originally Posted by DaleClark
(Post 9870788)
The first location won't be accessible with the water pump on the engine - that will be pushed against the front iron.
Originally Posted by DaleClark
(Post 9870788)
Are you retaining the water lines running through the throttle body? If not you can remove the water nipple that's below and to the left of the coolant temp sensor in the first pic and use that hole.
Originally Posted by DaleClark
(Post 9870788)
Or, just make a brass T for the water line going from the back of the block to the throttle body. I've done a big writeup on it some time back - it works great and is dead reliable.
Dale In case I do end up needing that nipple on the pump housing, any thoughts on the following two locations? Thanks Dale! -Heath http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_3111.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_3113.jpg |
Just be careful of how close the wires come to the trigger wheel homie.
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so I was a little impulsive and just picked a spot shooting from the hip (hopefully it wont hit anything that may be behind it). Worst comes, I have another WP housing.
I had to modify the sensor clip a little so it would clear the front iron but that took all of 3 minutes to trim the excess plastic tabs and tweak the clip spring. Here's what I ended up with http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_3121.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/IMG_3125.jpg Only problem I have (so far) is that I tapped it too deep so it's a little looser than I would like (with thread tape on :( ) I can't really add more tape as it just gets pushed off. Any recommendations for getting a tighter fit/better seal besides PTFE tape? I should have gone halfway or less with the tap, but I stupidly did nearly 3/4 |
Only problem with that location is it looks like you'd have to pull the water pump housing if you wanted to unplug or plug in that connector. Considering you'll probably put the motor in the car then run the harness to it and plug it in, that's something to consider.
For a better seal, might try the Teflon paste. Could also be worth dabbing some RTV around it to help it seal. Or use my brass T idea that's "too ghetto" but works quickly and easily :) Dale |
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