At 09:46 PM 1/27/2001, George Wietor wrote:
>Thanks for this hands-on data. Ain't science grand?
>And part numbers too!
>BTW: The Bus Depot Catalog lists a single 82-91
>coolant level sensor part no. 251 919 372 for a mere $
>8.95. Add $1.49 for the o-ring.
>Is this an acceptable unit? Would discriminating
>cooling system enthusiasts be disappointed? George

They would indeed.  That part (372) is two stainless-steel pins in a
plastic fitting.  The 376 part is an electronic device that plugs in up
forward, and they aren't going to sell it for $9... :-(

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David Beierl - Providence, RI
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