2001 C5 Thermostat w/ sensor?
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From: Brrokfield CT
2001 C5 Thermostat w/ sensor?
Earlier I had a problem with cool running temps and the forum suggested to change the thermostat. I bought a 170 degree stat and now I realise that there is a sensor in the elbow of the stat. The replacement stat doesn't have a provision for the sensor. Does anyone know where I can buy a 170 degree stat with the sensor provision or must I drill a hole and tap in the threads? I believe the sensor is for the fan? :confused:
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Re: 2001 C5 Thermostat w/ sensor? (Arpad)
I bought the thermostat from Eckler's and it is for a 97-2003 LS1. The part is the same but doesn't have the hole for the sensor.
I changed out the stat on my '99 TransAM and on my '01 C5 coupe, and neither had any sensors in or on the stat housing. It was just 2 bolts and an o-ring on both of them. I think there might have been a hose or wire bundle of some sort 'attached' to the housing on the TransAM, but that was just a convenient place to mount it so it wasn't loose in the engine compartment. It would have connected to the hole to the far left in this picture of a stock housing.
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Re: 2001 C5 Thermostat w/ sensor? (Arpad)
Hey Arpad,
I just bought a new 160 from Summit and there was no provision for a sensor on it. Perhaps you got one for another LS1 motor, not for a Vette?
BTW, I'm like right up the street from you in New Milford, CT. Great to see a fellow CT'er on here.
And WELCOME!!! Looks like you're a newbie here?
:cheers:
I just bought a new 160 from Summit and there was no provision for a sensor on it. Perhaps you got one for another LS1 motor, not for a Vette?
BTW, I'm like right up the street from you in New Milford, CT. Great to see a fellow CT'er on here.
And WELCOME!!! Looks like you're a newbie here?
:cheers:
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From: Brrokfield CT
Re: 2001 C5 Thermostat w/ sensor? (dads01dream)
Dads01dream:
Thanks for the reply, my C5 Conv is mag red with an oak top. ARPAD is on the plate. See you cruising in the spring. She is parked for the winter. I will post pics of the thermostat housing and I just my take it off over the holidays and try to figure out what the prior owner did.
Arpad
Thanks for the reply, my C5 Conv is mag red with an oak top. ARPAD is on the plate. See you cruising in the spring. She is parked for the winter. I will post pics of the thermostat housing and I just my take it off over the holidays and try to figure out what the prior owner did.
Arpad
