[Shotimes] Thermostats and Temp Sensors
Paul Nimz
pnimz@V8SHO.com
Sat, 1 Mar 2003 18:38:59 -0600
I would and did replace both at the same time. Cost is a non issue and you
have the coolant drained anyway. If you're really anal do the PCM sensor
too.
Paul Nimz
'97 TR SHO
'93 EG mtx SHO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris "Zap"" <zap@columbus.rr.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 5:46 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Thermostats and Temp Sensors
> I know this has been a recent topic of discussion. What I need to know
is,
> do I need to replace both or not? Recently the Temp gauge has been
reading
> up as high as the OR in NORMAL, where it usually used to be between AL all
> the time with slight fluctuation. The radiator fan is also kicking in
when
> it does get hotter. Does this mean that the temp sender is properly
> functioning, since the fan is also kicking in? (They use separate temp
> sensors, no?) I'm guessing the thermostat is failing, as these symptoms
are
> common but not always definite. I just want to make sure I replace the
> right part(s), but don't replace something that is working fine.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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