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Fitting Water Temp Sensor

Fitting Water Temp Sensor

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Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
14-06-2017, 09:17 AM
#1
Ok here we go again

i have a HKS water Temp sensor that i want to fit tot he car before i go to the alps so the question is how do i do it lol

is it on the top water hose pipe with a joiner piece fitted with a thread or is there a better way....

Rabs
Rabster
14-06-2017, 09:17 AM #1

Ok here we go again

i have a HKS water Temp sensor that i want to fit tot he car before i go to the alps so the question is how do i do it lol

is it on the top water hose pipe with a joiner piece fitted with a thread or is there a better way....

Rabs

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
14-06-2017, 09:27 AM
#2
my wee bro has one fitted and the joiner piece/sensor is cut into the top hose matey....

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ormi
14-06-2017, 09:27 AM #2

my wee bro has one fitted and the joiner piece/sensor is cut into the top hose matey....


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
14-06-2017, 09:28 AM
#3
I thought it was best to tap into the thermostat housing - although I have no idea where that is on the IS200!! may not be easy or possible........

My old Lex had 2 sensors both though on the top hose - I.e. measuring the temp before the 'stat opens.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
14-06-2017, 09:28 AM #3

I thought it was best to tap into the thermostat housing - although I have no idea where that is on the IS200!! may not be easy or possible........

My old Lex had 2 sensors both though on the top hose - I.e. measuring the temp before the 'stat opens.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
14-06-2017, 09:32 AM
#4
tbh the best place to use is what the rally/racing cars do tap in to the block but for a normal road car top hose will do fine....

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
14-06-2017, 09:32 AM #4

tbh the best place to use is what the rally/racing cars do tap in to the block but for a normal road car top hose will do fine....


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
14-06-2017, 11:35 AM
#5
what adaptor size do i need for the top hose?
Rabster
14-06-2017, 11:35 AM #5

what adaptor size do i need for the top hose?

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
14-06-2017, 01:20 PM
#6
The same size as the radiator hole matey I'll try and find out tomorrow.

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
14-06-2017, 01:20 PM #6

The same size as the radiator hole matey I'll try and find out tomorrow.


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
14-06-2017, 11:27 PM
#7
IM thinking something like this

Linky
Rabster
14-06-2017, 11:27 PM #7

IM thinking something like this

Linky

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
14-06-2017, 11:33 PM
#8
thats what i have mate (though not in the camp pink)

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Sparkystav
14-06-2017, 11:33 PM #8

thats what i have mate (though not in the camp pink)


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Rabster
Posting Freak
10,234
14-06-2017, 11:38 PM
#9
lol its meant to be red :thumbdown: is that the rite size then stav as ill order it today lol
Rabster
14-06-2017, 11:38 PM #9

lol its meant to be red :thumbdown: is that the rite size then stav as ill order it today lol

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
15-06-2017, 12:08 AM
#10
i'm not sure mate, i ended up ordering a couple as i wasnt sure, remember the wall of the pipe will be quite thick so the bore may well be a fair bit smaller than the overall diameter.

also mines on the 1ggte not the fe

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Sparkystav
15-06-2017, 12:08 AM #10

i'm not sure mate, i ended up ordering a couple as i wasnt sure, remember the wall of the pipe will be quite thick so the bore may well be a fair bit smaller than the overall diameter.

also mines on the 1ggte not the fe


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