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Old 06-18-10, 11:12 PM
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where should i put a new water temp sender

i have a new sender and i was wondering exactly where i should drill the hole for it. should it be the neck above the thermostat or somewhere else. thanks
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If you put it on the thermostat cover, you'll have the wrong temperature readings until ~182F when the thermostat opens. I've seen them installed on the front of the water pump, which is nice since the pump can be removed for the install.
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is it difficult to remove the water pump and where should i drill my hole, right in the front?
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anyone have any info cause i broke my oem sensor in my engine block. and i would like to find a new location. i have had some luck and i can get the bottom of the sensor out i just cant find one in town after the new one broke.
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The 2nd gen FAQ has links to threads which discuss water temp sensor locations. There are many.
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go to auto parts store

give them this part number 8569-18-510A i personally know autozone doesnt list this as one of the coolant temp sensors. they should have it though or can get in a couple days.

where about in wy are you?
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as long as its behind the thermostat meaning in the block your good, id say drill a hole right next to the stock sensor if you cant get the old one out
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can it be on the bottom of the block right before it gets back to the radiator? and having no luck finding the faqs for the temp sender
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Copied and pasted directly from the 2nd gen FAQ:


Where do I install the sensor for my aftermarket temperature gauge?
There has been lots of discussion about where to mount water temp sensors/senders. The best location is on the water pump housing near the stock ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor. Drill and tap according to the threads on your sensor (usually 1/8" NPT). It is important this this sensor be installed before the thermostat. See the following topics for more information:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=512268
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ender+location
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=361867
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14683
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430129
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403701
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137824
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okay once again i have looked .. especially after u said it was there and i still couldnt find it. sorry and thanks
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i put mine in one of the existing pipe threaded holes in the back of the w/p housing, right under the t-stat.
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thanks i will look for this location. do u have the s4 13b?
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the pump and housing is off an 86 so it's a s4. the engine tho is not.
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yo SD guy sorry didnt see u wanted to know what part of WY. im in gillette. i will be working in sd here soon in rapid. imma painter im thinking of driving my car if its running again by then
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