Re: More 4.7L cooling issues

From: kwreimer (kwreimer@msn.com)
Date: Wed Dec 12 2001 - 18:53:05 EST


I have seen it i believe when i change oil on the 4.7 i look up at the block
from the ground and i see it on the side of block, wire running to it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Macey" <pmacey@ans.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 6:09 AM
Subject: Re: DML: More 4.7L cooling issues

> Sounds like something good to check but gotta ask where the location of
> the coolant temp sensor is?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> On Wed, 12 Dec 2001, Bob Tom wrote:
>
> > At 11:22 AM 12/11/01 -0500, you wrote:
> > >Ok, how about problems with the RS 180 T-Stats? Who has had to replace
> > >them, and once again, by looking at a T-Stat, can you physically till
if
> > >it is stuck open?
> > >
> > >I'm fighting a 1281 MIL: Engine Coolant Too Cold, though the truck
seems
> > >to warm up and run normal....Jet Chip II issue or the damn computer?
> > >
> > >Thanks.
> >
> > Just wondering if you've checked the coolant temp. sensor and its
wiring/
> > connection. I had my oil pressure gauge showing erratic (mainly low)
readings
> > and, because I race 1/4-mi., did an OH-OH. I finally examined the
wiring,
> > did a wire wiggle and then pushed firmly on the connector to the sensor.
> > Problem solved ... let out a huge sigh of relief.
> >
> > Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> > '97 CC Dakota, 5.2L, 4x2, 44RE, 3.92SG, 4,075 lb (racing weight)
> > RW: 231.2 hp 340.0 torque PB: 14.313 95.05 mph
> >
>
>



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