1986 coolant temp gauge inaccurate
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Instructor
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From: Barnegat NJ
1986 coolant temp gauge inaccurate
Guys,
My 86 vette coolant gauge reads about 20 degrees too high. Im assuming it is the sensor that is bad. Has anyone had this issue or know where the sensor is located?
Thanks,
Nick
My 86 vette coolant gauge reads about 20 degrees too high. Im assuming it is the sensor that is bad. Has anyone had this issue or know where the sensor is located?
Thanks,
Nick
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From: Anaheim CA
The picture shows the coolant temperature sensor for the auxiliary fan in front of the radiator. The CTS for the dash is on the other side of the engine, in the same relative position, i.e., near the engine oil dipstick.
My engine looks like that, too. That's because I scrubbed all the aluminum pieces with 409 in my kitchen sink. I guess you can tell I'm not married... ;-)
My engine looks like that, too. That's because I scrubbed all the aluminum pieces with 409 in my kitchen sink. I guess you can tell I'm not married... ;-)
Burning Brakes
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From: Mesa Az
dude. forget how clean your engine is i like your brake fluid reservoir! is that stock? it isn't is it? what did it cost?
my 91's busted right where you have the little mini tube thing to hook the front reservoir to the back one. that is awesome.
my 91's busted right where you have the little mini tube thing to hook the front reservoir to the back one. that is awesome.
Burning Brakes
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From: Athens Ohio
That is the stock reservoir on a 86.
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Start with a good pressure washer thats not too powerful. BUT, put plastic sheeting on your distributor area, your A/C compressor AND your alternator. Also do not spray the intake manifold and injector areas directly. When you have finished getting most of the grease, oil & debris off, use a high pressure leaf blower to thoroughly blow all excess water off. Next, refinish you valve covers. See attached write-up from Joe C. Then use a very fine brass wire brush to clean all rust areas. This brush will also work wonders on your cast aluminum parts (chassis components, TPI runners, plenum, etc.) Finally, 3M adhesive remover will work on any difficult areas.
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You can get a new master cylinder for you Vette at any of the reputable Corvette parts houses.
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The picture shows the coolant temperature sensor for the auxiliary fan in front of the radiator. The CTS for the dash is on the other side of the engine, in the same relative position, i.e., near the engine oil dipstick.
My engine looks like that, too. That's because I scrubbed all the aluminum pieces with 409 in my kitchen sink. I guess you can tell I'm not married... ;-)
My engine looks like that, too. That's because I scrubbed all the aluminum pieces with 409 in my kitchen sink. I guess you can tell I'm not married... ;-)
