Thermostat question
05-04-2015, 08:41 PM
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Thermostat question
Hi, this is my first post and I need some help.
I bought a cheap not running partially disassembled '79 280zx 2+2, and I'm trying to assemble it.
Cleaning the thermostat housing, I've found this:
As I've researched, the components are: Thermotime, Water temperature sender and Coolant temperature sensor. You can see in the picture that there is a broken (and missing) part, can you tell me if this is the missing part?
Water temperature sensing switch
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Thank you!
I bought a cheap not running partially disassembled '79 280zx 2+2, and I'm trying to assemble it.
Cleaning the thermostat housing, I've found this:
As I've researched, the components are: Thermotime, Water temperature sender and Coolant temperature sensor. You can see in the picture that there is a broken (and missing) part, can you tell me if this is the missing part?
Water temperature sensing switch
Thank you!
05-04-2015, 09:53 PM
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It looks like you have it correct as far as I can tell. But I would like a second opinion before taking my word.
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05-05-2015, 07:36 AM
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Weld a bolt on the end and then your can back it out. Since the thermostat housing is aluminum, you can zap the heck out of it, the weld won't stick to the aluminum, but will heat it enough to loosen it.
Weld a bolt on the end and then your can back it out. Since the thermostat housing is aluminum, you can zap the heck out of it, the weld won't stick to the aluminum, but will heat it enough to loosen it.
05-05-2015, 09:01 PM
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05-06-2015, 10:05 AM
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YA that looks right. different year cars sometimes moved sensors around on the housing, or the housing has block off caps if the car didn't have the option. The water temp sensing switch is used to operate the injector cooling fan i believe.
05-06-2015, 01:03 PM
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05-07-2015, 12:01 AM
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