C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

Temp Sensors

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:36 PM
  #1  
WoodVette's Avatar
WoodVette
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas NV
Default Temp Sensors

I replaced the exhaust manifold gaskets on the engine. With the headers, I guess they produced a lot of heat and melted the temp sensor. Is there a temp sensor on each head? Or is this a sensor for something else? Both sides are melted. And once I replace them, what is the best way to protect them from the heat???
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:46 PM
  #2  
rodj's Avatar
rodj
Le Mans Master
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 8,838
Likes: 31
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by WoodVette
Is there a temp sensor on each head? Or is this a sensor for something else? Both sides are melted. And once I replace them, what is the best way to protect them from the heat???
What year model? Different years/ options means different sensors.
Generally the one in the pass side head w/ spade terminal is gauge sensor; one in drv side head with button syle connector is fan switch.
I have had headers for 6 years and the sensors have not melted.
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 09:50 PM
  #3  
WoodVette's Avatar
WoodVette
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas NV
Default

It's an 86. One of my mechanic friends said to wrap them in aluminum foil once I replace them (Only the best for my baby!). I am assuming the headers melted them...or the fact that they are 20 something years old!
Reply
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 11:07 PM
  #4  
rodj's Avatar
rodj
Le Mans Master
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 8,838
Likes: 31
From: Australia
Default

Originally Posted by WoodVette
It's an 86.
'86 will be as above.
You will only have a sensor in the drv side head IF you have the aux fan option (mounted in front of radiator)

I think you might have got your $$$ worth if the sensors have not been changed before
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Temp Sensors





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:41 AM.

story-0
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Is the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the best Silverado yet?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-16 08:01:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

Slideshow: 5 best and 5 worst Corvette daily drivers

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:32:13


VIEW MORE
story-2
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

Slideshow: The headlights of every Corvette generation explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:17:14


VIEW MORE
story-3
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-5
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE