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

1993 Coolant Temp Sensor LT1 , gauge problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 23, 2019 | 12:10 PM
  #1  
krackenvette's Avatar
krackenvette
Thread Starter
Race Director
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,062
Likes: 166
From: United States
Default 1993 Coolant Temp Sensor LT1 , gauge problem

I broke the sensor in the wayer pump when I changed belt, due to removing RD Camber brace.
So, bought new one, coolant. Reinstalled new one, and every once in a while the digital gauge reads erratically. Numbers are bouncing 30s to 180, 60, 70s up and. Gauge on the right water temp is solid, isnt moving.
Thunk its the new sensor? Engine runs fine.
And I am driving in the heavy rain too.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2019 | 01:39 PM
  #2  
krackenvette's Avatar
krackenvette
Thread Starter
Race Director
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,062
Likes: 166
From: United States
Default

Took new BWD coolant temp sensor out, test at room temp, it was 1.7kohms
New AC delco was 3.6kohms
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2019 | 06:36 PM
  #3  
dizwiz24's Avatar
dizwiz24
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 14,674
Likes: 751
From: NEwhere Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by krackenvette
Took new BWD coolant temp sensor out, test at room temp, it was 1.7kohms
New AC delco was 3.6kohms
wow. Good to know.

thank you for update
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2019 | 07:15 AM
  #4  
krackenvette's Avatar
krackenvette
Thread Starter
Race Director
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,062
Likes: 166
From: United States
Default

Yep, I know there was probably a thread years ago on the resistance measurments, but its hard to search on the phone.

Now onto the tach fluctuating with DELTEQ ignition..........Merry Christmas.
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2019 | 12:10 PM
  #5  
1993C4LT1's Avatar
1993C4LT1
Race Director
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 16,087
Likes: 819
From: Dallas Texas
2025 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Default

So the AC Delco gauge is reading correctly? I recently broke the coolant gauge on my lt4. Also was removing the serpentine belt.

Edit. I worded that all wrong
meant to say I recently broke the temp sensor.

Last edited by 1993C4LT1; Dec 28, 2019 at 12:20 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 28, 2019 | 12:12 PM
  #6  
krackenvette's Avatar
krackenvette
Thread Starter
Race Director
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,062
Likes: 166
From: United States
Default

Originally Posted by 1993C4LT1
So the AC Delco gauge is reading correctly? I recently broke the coolant gauge on my lt4. Also was removing the serpentine belt.
Yes, and it was 3 dollars more.. I guess if everyone checks the resistance prior to an install at room temp and in boiling water, we can verify old and new..
Its a pretty critical sensor for the engine management system.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 1993 Coolant Temp Sensor LT1 , gauge problem





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:29 PM.

story-0
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
story-1
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-5
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE