johnny g Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I want to replace my silicone hose with an aluminium hose, so I can fit a Coolant Temperature sensor. Can anyone make me one? Cash waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Just a bit of a side-note. You can still fit a coolant temp sensor in your hose bud. You just need a bit of straight through pipe with the temp sensor welded into it. Then cut the silicone hose in the centre (maybe take a half inch off it at the same time) and place the pipe in the gap. Of course you would need another 2 clamps but that's easily done. Another option is to put the temp sensor in the upper coolant elbow thing, where the stock sensors are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 As Scott says put it in the water elbow. You can put it in the stock sensor position or if you want you stock gauge to work still you can have an extra boss welded on and fit it there. Have a look at Geo's build thats what i did with his one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 If somebody did make one I also would be interested in a VVTi Top Rad Pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Just a bit of a side-note. You can still fit a coolant temp sensor in your hose bud. You just need a bit of straight through pipe with the temp sensor welded into it. Then cut the silicone hose in the centre (maybe take a half inch off it at the same time) and place the pipe in the gap. Of course you would need another 2 clamps but that's easily done. Another option is to put the temp sensor in the upper coolant elbow thing, where the stock sensors are As Scott says put it in the water elbow. You can put it in the stock sensor position or if you want you stock gauge to work still you can have an extra boss welded on and fit it there. Have a look at Geo's build thats what i did with his one. It's more of a cosmetic thing really as well guys Thanks anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I knew that, I just wanted to see you say it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 I knew that, I just wanted to see you say it lmao! I'll not colour code it, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMPEROR Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I am also interested in one... Group purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Why would you want the coolant sensor in the top hose, it should be measuring coolant in the head, or as near to the head water galleries as you can the sender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 My guess would be cause its more easily accessed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Why would you want the coolant sensor in the top hose, it should be measuring coolant in the head, or as near to the head water galleries as you can the sender? Where could I mount it, Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Where could I mount it, Chris? Water neck elbow thing. Sure someone mentioned that earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 The stock two are in the top rad hose elbow, one for the ecu and one for the gauge on the dash. Do you need another, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 I've zero confidence in the stock one... Hmm. Decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Are we talking sensor for the stock gauge or for the ecu? Stock gauge is fine, it WILL go up if it gets uncomfortably warm, I can assure you, I have seen plenty that go right into the red. It's probably a damned sight more reliable than any Defi or similar stuff. You have a competent ad very configurable ecu there, just add a channel to put a *leedin' big LED on if it goes over say 119 C . Same with oil pressure. Engine > 1500 RPM : Oil Pressure ?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Are we talking sensor for the stock gauge or for the ecu? Stock gauge is fine, it WILL go up if it gets uncomfortably warm, I can assure you, I have seen plenty that go right into the red. It's probably a damned sight more reliable than any Defi or similar stuff. You have a competent ad very configurable ecu there, just add a channel to put a *leedin' big LED on if it goes over say 119 C . Same with oil pressure. Engine > 1500 RPM : Oil Pressure ?). It's mainly for the stock gauge, Chris. I agree about the coolant though, I'll ask Ryan to set up the warning on the ECU when I go for mapping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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