Low coolant level sensor,

[Bernie Benz]

As I recall, the interface between the wet float unit and the dry  
switch is magnetic. That’s the extent of my long term memory. My name  
is, “duh”!

Duh


On Aug 12, 2008, at 4:37 PM, Kneale Brownson wrote:

> Isn't the sending unit cast in place when the tank is formed?  How  
> are you fixing it?
>
> Regards, Kneale
>
> Bernie Benz <b.benz at charter.net> wrote:
> Buy a replacement reservoir! Why would anyone do that, if it’s only  
> the sending float switch? Who needs a low level warning anyway, if  
> the temp gauge works? I’m just trying to avoid disconnecting and  
> removing the reservoir to fix the level sensor. BTDT many many  
> years ago, but don’t remember the details (old fart’s disease).
>
> The other recent problem was the over pressure relief valve in the  
> cap. The valve assy is a snap together fit on the back of the valve  
> plate which no longer holds its snap fit under pressure. A shim  
> between the valve assy and the cap top prevents it from ever  
> popping off again. See, no new cap needed!
>
> Bernie
>
>
> On Aug 12, 2008, at 3:24 PM, Kneale Brownson wrote:
>
>> I have a recollection of having to dismount the reservoir and  
>> upend it to figure out how to get the connector off.  No  
>> recollection of what was required to actually do the  
>> disconnection.  In my experience and from what I've read on  
>> Audifans over the years, an inappropriate continuous low coolant  
>> signal most commonly is the sending unit inside the reservoir,  
>> which ain't fixable.  But, of course, you may come up with a way  
>> to avoid buying a replacement reservoir.
>>
>> Regards, Kneale
>>
>> Bernie Benz <b.benz at charter.net> wrote:
>> Anyone remember how the connector to the sensor disconnects? It will
>> freely turn about 180 deg. but won’t just pull off or turn further.
>> Don’t want to break it. Low coolant level indicator is on  
>> continuously.
>>
>> Bernie
>>
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