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Old 20-05-2009, 12:03 PM
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Default Mounting water temp gauge..
Where can i mount the sensor for the water temp?

Thermostat housing isnt a option

Any feed back is appriciated

I know iv asked before also but couldnt find the post
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Old 20-05-2009, 12:53 PM
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https://www.burtonpower.com/product_...t=water%20temp
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Yep T-Piece into top hose is where I've got mine.
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Originally Posted by Twellsie

Thats great mate

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depending on which sensor you've got, why not replace the original sender in the head ?
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Originally Posted by jon@work
depending on which sensor you've got, why not replace the original sender in the head ?
Doesn't the ECU need this? I know my car is a focus but the PCM needs to know engine temperature so afaik you can't just stick your own sender in there.
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there's separate sensors on a cossie for the ECU and the gauge
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