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Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 5 May 2008 17:03:35 +0000
...temperature sensor (in thermostat > housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O-Ring? I' can't > tell if this sensor...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 4 May 2008 15:48:45 -0700
...temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O-Ring? I' can't tell if this sensor...
Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 4 May 2008 17:37:42 +0000
Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 4 May 2008 17:02:24 -0700
...temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O-Ring? I' can't tell if this sensor...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 4 May 2008 18:40:31 -0400
...temperature sensor (in thermostat > housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O-Ring? I' > can't tell if this sensor...
Re: Replacing the Temperature Sensor
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 00:15:59 -0700
...I have decided to replace the coolant sensor I have the sensor but have not installed it yet. It doesn't have threads and...
Re: Coolant problems
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 22:17:42 -0400
...coolant was leaking (spurting) out past the o ring that is around the > temperature (level?) sensor that gets screwed into the coolant reservoir. > So...
Coolant sensor O ring
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Wed, 27 Jan 1999 11:37:28 -0500
...hip had the O-rings and retaining springs in stock! These are the devices that hold the coolant temperature sensors into the thermostat housing...
Re: Temp.-dependent Problem?
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Thu, 16 Jan 1997 00:42:57 -0800
Scott, Check your coolant temperature sensor that goes to the computer. It may be telling the 'puter that it's hotter than it really...
Re: Water Temperature Light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:08:19 -0500
...Water Temperature Light While on the subject of the coolant tank/sensor, how does the coolant sensor come out of the tank? Wanted to...
Re: Poor Gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Wed, 07 May 1997 18:24:20 -0500
...On the 87's and the like, the sensor and O-ring cost around $12, on earlier models it was more, I don't...
temp sensor (II)
Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 20:11:19 -0600
...temp sensor in my 84 (temp sensor II in bentley i believe). My limited understanding is that this read the coolant temperature. If this...
Re: Syncro Temp II sender O-ring size?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:45:22 -0400
...Temp. sensor is threaded into an Aluminum housing. The 2 wheel drive Vanagon has a plastic housing with a clip and O-ring..... Eric...
Replacing the Temperature Sensor
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Sat, 25 Apr 1998 14:37:13 -0700
Hi I have decided to replace the coolant sensor I have the sensor but have not installed it yet. It doesn't have threads...
coolant leak found
Historical mailing list
Sun, 22 Jan 1995 21:49:30 -0600
...There is also a pool of liquid around the expansion chamber level sensor, so I guess that its o-ring is dead, or maybe...
Re: Need Parts Numbers - Coolant O-Ring
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:29:25 -0500
...of the bentley for an 87 Vanagon Gl > > Temperature sender (for injection) > the o-ring that fits between it & the thermo-housing > the Retaining...
Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 05:42:22 -0500
...the two temperature sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Temp II Sensor install procedure
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 12:27:53 -0400
...If it didn't, pull the new sensor and stick you're finger in to remove the old one. Stick the new sensor + o...
Re: How easy is it to .....
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:35:23 -0700
...One might use the O-ring over again but that's a cheap part and wise to replace with the new sensor. Good to...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 08:16:18 -0400
...the two temperature >sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the >harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Re: Changing fuel injection temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:40:19 -0700
Since you must verify that the o-ring seal surface is clean, put a big pan underneith, pull the sensor, wipe the sealing area...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:23:40 -0400
...PM, Karl wrote: > >> The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on it. The >> sensor will crack easily if overtightened, I usually...
Coolant sensor replacement
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:30:12 -0500
I have decided to replace the coolant sensor (Temperature sensor II according to VW) on my 86 GL on the advice of several of...
Re: low coolant indicator lamp
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:52:49 -0500
Had the very same sensor crack on me last week. Good news, even from VW the price was $9 with o ring no less...
Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:55:04 -0700
...The new coolant sensor should be installed with an O ring. New part may come with that O -ring. Neil. On 7/9/15...
Coolant problems
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 20:37:05 -0400
...coolant was leaking (spurting) out past the o ring that is around the temperature (level?) sensor that gets screwed into the coolant reservoir. So...
Re: temp. gauge warning light
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:41:38 -0700
It could be coolant level sensor acting up, can be removed and cleaned(metal part), try it first. Will need to replace o-ring...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:10:51 -0700
...the two temperature > sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Re: How easy is it to .....Temp 2 sensor connector
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:05:13 -0400
...One might use the O-ring over again but that's a cheap part and wise to replace with the new sensor. Good to...
Re: 87 syncro water temperature sender
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:23:47 -0400
...I always thought that there was a temperature sender and the Temp Sensor II was a separate temperature sensor for the fuel injection. Does...
Re: 87 syncro water temperature sender
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:17:00 -0400
...I always thought that there was a temperature sender >and the Temp Sensor II was a separate temperature sensor for the fuel >injection. Does...
Re: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - yahi
Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:58:20 -0700
...Fortunately Bus Depot has them for $24 although they call them cylinder head temp sensor. Don't forget to order the o-ring as...
Re: Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:19:08 -0700
...the level meter sensor in the coolant reservoir (the one for ~$12), with a new O-ring, per Joel's suggestion. I still have...
Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Sat, 12 Oct 1996 20:19:10 -0400
...Guess you are faster on the sensor swap move. (Ya, the O-ring didn't come out with the sensor. Had to reach in...
Re: 87 syncro water temperature sender
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:44:48 -0400
...I always thought that there was a temperature sender > >and the Temp Sensor II was a separate temperature sensor for the fuel > >injection. Does...
Re: Coolant problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 06:28:50 -0400
...coolant was leaking (spurting) out past the o ring that is around the temperature (level?) sensor that gets screwed into the coolant reservoir. So...
Re: Water Pump-Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:20:11 -0500
...Also where did you install the oil temperature sensor? It needs to be in the case or someplace oil is actually flowing past it...
Coolant temperature sensor
Historical mailing list - Bill Burnham
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:08:07 -0400
...Where is this liquid going? I did include the O ring when I put the new sensor in, but given the loss of coolant...
Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
Historical mailing list - yahi
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 14:34:37 -0800
...Sensor is located in the thermostat housing (see Bentley 24.49), is a blue two pin connector which sends the ECU coolant temperature info...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Sunshine
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:35:53 -0500
...PM, Karl wrote: > The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on it. The > sensor will crack easily if overtightened, I usually...
Re: Coolant temperature sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:28:36 -0400
...Coolant temperature sensor Hey all, first time post, but I'm feeling squirrely about a minor fix that seems to have gone bad. I...
Re: Oxygen sensor replacement....alternate source for sensor?
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 13 May 2003 08:57:26 -0700
Paul, Temp2 sensor measures the temperature of the coolant and tells the ecu when engine is warm and to lean out the mixture. Order...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:05:34 -0700
...the two temperature > > > sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:48:08 -0700
...the two >> > temperature >> > sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the >> > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:48:27 -0800
...It has a 2 wire sensor that pushes into a smooth hole in the housing with an o-ring to seal it and a...
Re: Coolant temperature sensor
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:35:56 -0700
...Where is this liquid going? > > > > I did include the O ring when I put the new sensor in, but given the loss > of > coolant...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:08:04 -0400
...the two temperature > > sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Apr 94 10:27:38 EDT
...Cold temperature performance was just fine. Joel wrote the following in response: > Now THAT's the behavior of a bad temp coolant sensor! and...
Re: Replacing the Temperature Sensor
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 21:00:48 CDT
...Is it possible to switch from old to new sensor >fast enough to avoid spilling a lot of coolant, or is it necessary to...
Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Tue, 19 Apr 94 7:46:36 PDT
...Cold temperature performance was just fine. > > Joel wrote the following in response: > > > Now THAT's the behavior of a bad temp coolant sensor! and...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:45:48 -0400
...the two temperature > > > > sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the > > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:38:53 -0700
perhaps your new one is and gague temperature sensor , and the one you are replacing is Temp Sensor II that talks to the ecu...
Re: Faint coolant smell
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 8 Sep 2015 11:07:45 -0700
...leak at coolant level sensor in coolant bottle with blue cap and at the rear heater valve O ring. The latter was the bigger...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:40:16 -0400
...the two temperature > > > > sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the > > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
FW: Water Pump-Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:50:32 -0500
...Also where did you install the oil temperature sensor? It needs to be in the case or someplace oil is actually flowing past it...
More temp II sensor...
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:28:33 -0400
...the two temperature > > > > sensors onto the thermostat housing. The sensors are hanging from the > > > > harness and he has the O-rings on order, but...
Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Fri, 11 Oct 1996 19:54:49 -0400
...Left work during lunch and picked up a coolant temperature sensor and O-ring from VW dealer. (Cost was only $11. I was expecting...
Re: Oil Pressure Sensor/Pump?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:20:31 -0400
...PM, Karl wrote: > >> The coolant level sensor should definitely have an o-ring on it. The >> sensor will crack easily if overtightened, I usually...
BD popseal: where I yam what I yam: coolant sensor crack
Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
Thu, 30 Sep 1999 02:35:46 EDT
...the o-ring, probably caused by attempt to tighten the sensor. Dont'cha just love threaded plastic? Especially on components exposed to temperature extremes...
Re: Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 19 Apr 94 10:01:39 CDT
>> Today I'm THRILLED to report that I was able to replace the coolant >> temperature sensor and that ALL of the above symptoms disappeared...