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May 3, 2004 | 08:29 PM

johndec2

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86 low coolant level sensor

Hi I have a 86 corvette ,I am looking for the fitting thats goes in the radiator that the low coolant level sensor goes into.
The person that i bought the car from must of removed it because the switch leaked.
The sensor part# I have is gm-10054615,,,I just need the fitting...
any idea where i can get it?
thanks :confused:

May 3, 2004 | 08:42 PM

darkman5001

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Re: 86 low coolant level sensor (johndec2)

Good question. The one on my 86 leaks some too, and is faulty. I got a new sensor from GM, but I would like to know the answer as well before I install the new one.

May 4, 2004 | 10:43 AM

johndec2

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Re: 86 low coolant level sensor (darkman5001)

Hi Darkman you have a 86 also.is the fitting on the passenger side of radiator just below the trans cooling line?
I called a few chevy dealers they know what the switch is but cant come up with how it goes in the radiator.
john

May 4, 2004 | 04:30 PM

darkman5001

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Re: 86 low coolant level sensor (johndec2)

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Yes it is on the passenger side. I am thinking that it just presses into the hole where it goes. The radiator should be equipped with what is needed.

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May 4, 2004 | 06:11 PM

mash557

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Re: 86 low coolant level sensor (darkman5001)

Ran into the same problem on my 86. The radiator had been replaced, I believe with a brass tank unit. The original alum/plastic model had a spot with a rim to capture the sensor. Mine just had a threaded hole and GM parts guys had no idea. I bought a pipe plug to fit and drilled the correct size hole just undersize for the O-ring to seal and then undercut two sides for the latches. that's the only way I know to make it work other than a new GM radiator. Good Luck

May 4, 2004 | 10:46 PM

BIG JIM 54

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Re: 86 low coolant level sensor (johndec2)

My Harrison radiator came with a cover over the hole. The sensor doesn't screw in but it has two side clips that click around the boss comng outof the radiator and it's sealed by two O-rings. The sensor is officially called a "Probe" part #10054615. It retails for $18.30.

Good Luck,
BIG JIM

May 5, 2004 | 02:22 AM

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Re: 86 low coolant level sensor (mash557)

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I bought a pipe plug to fit and drilled the correct size hole just undersize for the O-ring to seal and then undercut two sides for the latches. that's the only way I know to make it work other than a new GM radiator.

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May 5, 2004 | 05:04 PM

JAKE

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Re: 86 low coolant level sensor (JrRifleCoach)

A buddy of mine's probe kept popping out, so he ended up tieing it in place using plastic cable ties.

Not very pretty, but it solved the problem.

Jake