Yes the proper term is Coolant Level Sensor, does nothing to sense temperature at all. 251 919 372 Easily available from most of the Vendors on the list. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914 1.8 "Nancy" Full Timing Since March 1999 oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Thompson/100000710343835 *********************************** On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 7:11 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > If it senses the level, why call it a temperature probe. > And why use the term switch to describe two simple metal prongs. > > Larry A. > > > On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 8:21 PM, Tom Torrella <ttorrella4@comcast.net> wrote: >> The expansion tank. Next to the pressure cap is a coolant level switch (improperly referee as 'a probe'). See examples @ BusDepot though they don't list the switch. After I had it replaced the problem was solved. >> >> >> Expansion tank: >> http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=025121403A >> >> Pressure cap: >> http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=025121321B >> >> >>> What tank has a temp probe??? >>> >>> Larry A. >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Tom Torrella <ttorrella4@comcast.net> wrote: >>>> My 1.9 had same intermittent issue. The probe was replace solving the problem. >>>> >>>> Possibly two issues: >>>> Air in reserve tank off the water pump. >>>> Defective temp probe in same tank. >>>> Also check condition of pressure cap - tight? leaking? >>>> >>>> TomT |
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