At 04:28 PM 6/6/2001, Mick Kalber wrote: >My mech said he changed the coolant temperature sensor (whatever that is) >and she has run perfectly ever since, but it has only been a day. Part >was cheap... only $35. Labor to change was inconsequential. Will it >solve the problem... time will tell. > >I was just wondering about other's experiences with this part. I've never >heard about it before and I've been following this list for the past >year. Anybody? Yes you have -- only we call it the Temp II sensor. If it had an intermittent open it could cause nasties like you describe. david ps -- I'm many hundreds of msgs in arrears, so if someone thinks I should have seen something in particular, let me know...
David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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