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Here is what 283F looks like with the coolant temperature modifications in place...
Doh!
Doh!
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I will probably install one on my transmission line too.
Yea but a warning light lets you know after its too hot, I want to know if I am starting to get it too hot.
@orttauq
@bmwjky I did consider an expansion tank with a level sensor, the problem is finding one that fits in the OE position, a sensor in the OE expansion tank would not register a large leak, so I have decided to go with this
Dave
@orttauq With the OE setup the gauge is 'set' in the centre, IOW it resists moving past that until the engine is very hot. When I did the mod (quite a few years back now), I found it important to make sure your soldering is good, and use a heat sink on the components. Mine now sits about a third of the way up when NOT and not at mid way.
I am wondering if setting it as you are, that you are not leaving enough room for the normal range of movement, i.e. it would read too hot when in reality it is still within operating spec?
regards
Dave