[Vwdiesel] Engine Carnage Shots

[sandy cameron]

On 10/17/2013 10:42 AM, Chris Geiser wrote:
>
> Sandy - where would you mount said alarm sensor?  In other words, 
> what's the hottest accessible spot on the head or the spot likely to 
> show excessive heat first during a coolant failure on an IDI 1.6?
>
> CG
>
I Don't own any TDIs, just old 1.6s and one AAZ.
But look for a non-critical (no head bolts!) fastener, like a bracket 
bolt or screw. Should be right against the head or block casting, might 
have to be mounted on a small aluminum plate captured by said bolt. 
Valve cover screw might work, but damage might occur before the heat 
gets there.

Also out of the draft so heat is not sucked away too quickly.

I had a similar coolant loss meltdown years ago with my Mercedes 200D, 
but the stink woke me up in time, and she survived to run again without 
rebuild. Alas, in a bus, the stink is behind you (sorry Dave).
A truly amazing engine! I did a manifold clean out once, it was coked up 
about half restricted, the car lasted 20 years, retired due to body 
disintegration. Drove it to it's final rusting place. The engine went on 
to other things, not sure where, or how long it lasted.

73,
Sandy,
VE3AAC