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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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where will I find the coolant temperature sensor on my 81, tks...ahead of time
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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where will I find the coolant temperature sensor on my 81, tks...ahead of time
Should be at the front center of the engine near the water hose connectior if you are wanting the one for the ECM reading.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Should be at the front center of the engine near the water hose connectior if you are wanting the one for the ECM reading.
Correct. Right front of the intake, next to the water neck
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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There are two. As previouslt mentioned , the one for the ECM is on top of the engine tight next to the thermostat housing. It has two wires, black and white. The other temp sensor is for the tremp gauge. It's located in the drivers side cylinder head between cylinders 1 and 3. It has a single green wire.
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Originally Posted by Mgrad92
There are two. As previouslt mentioned , the one for the ECM is on top of the engine tight next to the thermostat housing. It has two wires, black and white. The other temp sensor is for the tremp gauge. It's located in the drivers side cylinder head between cylinders 1 and 3. It has a single green wire.
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