If you saw my other thread about my gauge reading high, you'll know that I need to use the sensor that came with my gauge. With that being said, where is the best place to put the sensor on the 1jz? I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
Best place to install an aftermarket water temp sensor?
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i usually see them on the top rad hose. then run the wires to the gauge....
one of these
sensor inside of it, cut the hose to fit this on both sides and thats about it.
one of these
sensor inside of it, cut the hose to fit this on both sides and thats about it.
TaSe said:i usually see them on the top rad hose. then run the wires to the gauge....
one of these
sensor inside of it, cut the hose to fit this on both sides and thats about it.
www.scienceofspeed.com site right?
That's pretty hot. I'm kinda in need of a fix to this soon. That site looks expensive. I couldn't find it there.
IJ. said:
Haha, didn't even think I'd get answer like that. Now, that I read the title again, you are 100% IJ.
Ok, if I were to have an AC'd garage and a big screen TV in the background, where on the 1jz would I install the sensor?
IJ. said:The motor of course it'd be silly to install it on the bumper
Your killing me Ian.
Alright, where on the 1jz engine would I install a water temp sensor if my car were in an air conditioned garage with a big screen tv in the background?
AF1JZ said:
in your glass of beer, got to make sure its the perfect beer cold :biglaugh:
I know someone here that has it in there upper rad pipe for there 1J seems to be a good spot
IJ. said:I'd go for somewhere in the cooling system if it were me
(Toyota took a guess)
:yelrotflm Well, with your infinite wisdom, I think I'm set to put this bad boy in.
Did they drill/tap a hole, or took the stock one out? BTW, do you know which one on the pipe is the temp sensor?
If it's in the top rad hose it's not going to be accurate till the T Stat opens so I'd install it on the motor side if you can find a place for it.
Are you still using the stock one?
Are you still using the stock one?
Well, I installed an aftermarket one and I'm using the signal wire from the stock gauge. It is now reading like 270 degree. I was like WTF, so I put the stock one back in to see if it was just the gauge and it was. The stock one read perfect. So, I'm going to use the one that came with the gauge.
i meant the rad hose sorry and IJ's right when do you want to read your water temp. the stock thermostat i think opens at 82C
and your guy on the tread mill is way to distracting
and your guy on the tread mill is way to distracting
Couldn't I just take out the stock sensor and put the one that came with the gauge in? That is if it is the same thread. If not, I could just drill and tap a whole on the upper radiator pipe next to where the stock sensor is and it would read fine? Sorry for all the stupid questions.
You know you were laughing at the treadmill guy.
You know you were laughing at the treadmill guy.
Personally I don't really care what the temp is, the gauge is more of a comparative tool that you scan while driving.
If it's doing something unusual there's an issue
I just use the stock one as while they may not be super accurate (no numbers) they are fairly reliable and I don't like having redundant gauges.
Having said that put it in the stock hole if you can it's the best spot to get a quick consistant reading.
If it's doing something unusual there's an issue
I just use the stock one as while they may not be super accurate (no numbers) they are fairly reliable and I don't like having redundant gauges.
Having said that put it in the stock hole if you can it's the best spot to get a quick consistant reading.
IJ. said:
That's where I put it. Also the boost gauge in the factory spot. I just have to get the oil pressure gauge.
IJ. said:LOL I was talking about the Sender
Oh, oops. I'm slow, it sleepy time now. Thanks though. I'm gonna give it a shot and post up if it works.
http://www.prosportgauges.com/Prosport Gauges-Tachometers & accessories.htm
$26 bucks for that adapter.
I always put them on the outlet hose, because that's the water leaving the engine so you know how hot it is. Who cares about the feed line, you'll just be measuring the water temp that was cooled by the radiator.
I tig welded a bung on my alumimum upper hardline for the water temp.
$26 bucks for that adapter.
I always put them on the outlet hose, because that's the water leaving the engine so you know how hot it is. Who cares about the feed line, you'll just be measuring the water temp that was cooled by the radiator.
I tig welded a bung on my alumimum upper hardline for the water temp.