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dafatkid88
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Jun 4, 2012, 5:02 AM

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Hiya peeps.. I'm new to this site so please bare with me..

I've just Installed a water temp gauge pod in my 1999 Peugeot 206 1.6glz using an upper radiator hose adapter for the 1/8 sender to screw into but have noticed that once the thermostat kicks in and the sender starts picking up on the temp it shows the coolant is at around 98 - 110 degrees celcius yet the dash temp gauge only says its about 85 - 90 degrees.. Is it normal for the upper radiator coolant temp to be hotter?

Cheers for any suggestions you may have :)


Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 4, 2012, 5:37 AM

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This vehicle not sold where most regulars are here. No matter. I'm guessing you are talking about a sender for temp into to dash view. If not in the proper location all bets are off. Why did it require moving?

T



Hammer Time
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Jun 4, 2012, 5:40 AM

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Why on Earth would you install a temp sender after the thermostat. You will not get accurate coolant temps there.



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dafatkid88
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Jun 4, 2012, 9:20 AM

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I installed it there because that was where the instructions suggested.. Am thinking now it would be better to get a t piece and install it with the oem sender.. Would this give an accurate reading? Cheers


Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 4, 2012, 9:39 AM

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Get the right sender and replace the broken original. You plain wont get accurate info AFTER the t-stat. May take a tool to remove the broken sensor/sending unit and if up high you don't need to totally drain cooling system - just low enough to not make a mess,

T



dafatkid88
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Jun 5, 2012, 4:37 AM

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Ok Cheers Guys :) I'll Let Ya Know How I Get On






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