Date:         Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:38:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
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From:         Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Subject:      Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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I think BD sells them for 10.89 or close to that.  Autohausaz.com is
a buck more or so.

YCMV

DM&FS



At 08:16 AM 10/13/2008, Allan Streib wrote:
>  "Gerry Lepage" <vanagonstretch@AOL.COM> said:
>
> > If you drive a 2.1L you need a spare temp 2 sensor.
>
>I concur, in fact this advice extends to ANY Digifant motor, e.g. in an
>A2 Golf or Jetta as well.  In my experience they are good for a couple
>of years on average.  I just replaced it on my van and it resolved a
>problem I had with stumbling/very low power when starting the engine
>cold.
>
> > At only $23 each it is very cheap insurance.
>
>Maybe at the dealer; they can be found for much less on-line.  I keep a
>spare in the glove box.  Get the O-rings with them, they're cheap as
>well.
>
>Allan
>--
>1991 Vanagon GL