Radiator/Sensor
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Radiator/Sensor
Just replaced the original radiator in my '87 C4. Went smoothly but...always a but...
What is the sensor(?) just below the upper oil cooler line into the passenger side of the radiator. The 'plug/clip' end into the radiator was a tight/very snug fit in the original but is quite loose in the replacement radiator - loose enough that there is a small drip of coolant from it. Very small but a drip nonetheless.
Anyone experience this. Will high temp sealant be enough to correct? A sleeve of some sort?
What is the sensor(?) just below the upper oil cooler line into the passenger side of the radiator. The 'plug/clip' end into the radiator was a tight/very snug fit in the original but is quite loose in the replacement radiator - loose enough that there is a small drip of coolant from it. Very small but a drip nonetheless.
Anyone experience this. Will high temp sealant be enough to correct? A sleeve of some sort?
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Once that sensor is cliped in, you'll be lucky to remove it without breaking it.
Give it some time to settle or just buy a new unit.
Give it some time to settle or just buy a new unit.
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I see Mid-America has them . Anyone else, do you know?
Thanks very much for the responses.
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Ahhh, low coolant sensor. Makes perfect sense (no pun intended). Yes it was difficult to get out but it's okay. Just the opening in the new radiator seems bigger so I don't know if getting a new one would be any different.
I see Mid-America has them . Anyone else, do you know?
Thanks very much for the responses.
I see Mid-America has them . Anyone else, do you know?
Thanks very much for the responses.
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Funnily enough, that thought was floating unformed (seems to be happening a lot lately) in my brain for a while but your suggestion brought it out. I thought I had some nice small o-rings in the garage but will need a trip to the store. I think that'll work, though. Thanks again.
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