dap1977

Hello,

While doing my shopping list of things I need to do a boost gauge and water temperature gauge. I came across the following when I removed the air box.

It looks like a temperature probe has already been inserted into the top radiator hose. Is this the OEM probe for the stock gauge??

The only reason I ask is that is looks exactly like the aftermarket one I was looking at( the blue unit) and it is wired in to a OEM looking plug.

Hopefully this link will work to the picture!!

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/d.../DSC_00942.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/d.../DSC_00952.jpg

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

If you look at my pic I have a Hose adapter too with a sender in it.
That is not stock,so you will have to trace where your wire goes.
If it does not go to anything then take that sender out and put in one that you want to use.

dap1977

Wow that's a nice looking engine bay, many , many man hours I presume??

dap1977

So after poking around it seems that the sensor in the hose is a greddy unit. I ve chased the wires and it seems that it must of had a greddy gauge set in the car before and someone has cut the wires under the dash and removed the gauge.

As its already all fitted and cables run, does anyone know if I can use the greddy sensor with a generic gauge? I purchased a temperature gauge of the internet(brand unknown), so it would be a result if I can just connect it straight to the cut cable under the dash.

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

Actually..My suggestion?..take the sensor out and sell it!
Or get a greddy gauge.
(that sensor is worth a little coin,the wires too.).
The only cable run would be to the sensor.two wires.
That is all the sensor needs,a positive and a ground.(some sensors just run one positive and use the engine as ground).

dap1977

I was hoping to not spend anymore cash. If I can rig the generic gauge I have purchased to the greddy sensor it would be a quicker job and I wouldn't have to loose fluid and go through the burping pain again!

Thanks for your help

Sgtblue

iTrader: (16)

I'm not certain that a GReddy sensor will work with your Acme gauge. Calibration may be different.

Also know that placement of the gauge sensor in a hose adaptor won't give you meaningful readings until the thermostat opens. Not huge issue, but not ideal either.
+1.

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

the amount of coolant that you will lose taking the sensor out at that location and putting another one in is like a shot of whiskey.Just do it quick.
Unless you are getting Michael J fox to do it!..lol!...(Sorry Mike..we love ya though!)