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Coolant temp readings

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:53 pm
by KiwiDave
Recently, my temp readings on the factory gauge have been as high as 3/4 up the scale. I have now installed an electric fan and a digital fan controller so I can see the actual radiator coolant temps. I can now see that radiator temps are fine.

The factory temp guage sender is located in the rear iron. I'm wondering what is causing this sudden temp increase from the factory guage? I'm thinking sender, water pump or simply a cooling sytem cleaner?

Factory guage will come down eventually once the car is on the move but still reads significantly warmer than before.

Do I have an issue here or am I worrying too much?

Re: Coolant temp readings

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:35 pm
by ian65
I'd try swapping the sender Dave... easy cheap thing to try

Re: Coolant temp readings

Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:47 pm
by KiwiDave
Thanks Ian

Ive ordered one from RockAuto. Hopefully its the correct thread pitch, there are two different versions apparently. rdg

Re: Coolant temp readings

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:15 pm
by DKWW2000
Dave, I have a working spare buried somewhere in the building site/garage if needed

Re: Coolant temp readings

Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:19 pm
by KiwiDave
"Like trying to find a thermostat in a building site" as the old saying goes :lol:

Thanks Pete, if the RockAuto stat dosn't fit, I shall be in touch. :thumbup:

Re: Coolant temp readings

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:01 am
by spirit r
KiwiDave wrote: Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:19 pm as the old saying goes :lol:
Polish the old ones wire contact and check the masse contact between engine and bodyshell, sometimes will help Dave.