on 1/26/2001 12:45 PM, Richard Bias at rbias@HOTMAIL.COM wrote: > All, > Between Tom Young and The Bus Depots cross reference table I believe I > have the right Temp II sensor for my 1.9L 85 GL. I have heard talk with > past postings to "not forget the o-ring" when changing the sensor. I > mentioned it to the local parts guy and he doesn't see it on his reference > chart. I have a head gasket set with an extensive array of o-rings and > gaskets. 2 questions... > > Do I really need one (answer may come when I take the old one off also)? > and... There is a rubber O-ring associated with the coolant level sensor in the recovery tank. This is one sensor that makes the LED in the temp gauge blink. The TempII sensor, which is located further down near the water pump, has a thin brass washer associated with it. And yes, you need one. Don't forget either one, preferably new. ;-) Cheers, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP | _ || * * * =-( )---------( )--= '85 GL Westy (His) '91 Cabriolet (Hers) |
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