1st Gen R53 Cooper S Water temp sending unit install

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  1. CheckersSD

    CheckersSD New Member

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    I installed my water temp gauge a few weeks ago. I used the 3/4" adapter from Auto Meter. I have the Marshal Gauges. I like the fact they have no "words" on them. However east is labeled in PSI/VAC (Boost), PSI (Oil Pressure), and F° (Water Temp). Plus I installed them so I know which is which.

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    So, did you get it installed? Pics please of both the gauge and the adapter with the sending unit. Did you install the adapter where Nathan did, right in front and replacing the bleeder?

    I am with you on the 'words', gauges must be labeled, even if you already know what they are! At least for my car!
     
  3. Mr. Jim

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    Still waiting for the adapter to arrive and yes I will be using the same location. I'll get the pictures up when complete.:Thumbsup:
     
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    I am looking forward to seeing your pics. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #25 Mr. Jim, Mar 17, 2011
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    Update: Ordered the part from JCSspeed.com, been 10 days, 6 emails, PayPal dispute started and FB posts on their page...........nuthing :mad5:

    and they are located in PA. Avoid them like the plague! Customer service non-exsistant.

    The part was 25, the CS hot-link was 60, did I really save anything?

    Update to update: Got a link from MM on adapter and already have it on the way to me. Thanks Chuck!

    Pictures to follow soon......I hope
     
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    This is the adapter I got from 42 Draft Designs.

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    They make stuff for V-dubs but I the recommendation of MM the adapter is a nice fit. OD 1.277

    Adapter and sending unit installed.

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    Water Temp and AFR gauge installed.

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  7. jnelson25

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    Mr. Jim

    When you installed the sender adapter in the radiator hose were you concerned about the small amount of antifreeze you lost when you disconnected the pipes. I just installed the craven speed hotline and a Marshal Temperature Gauge in my 2006 S and I was just wondering if it might have introduced some air into the system. If I did, since I now do not have a bleed screw how do I get any air out of the system.

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    Yes I was and used the sensor as the bleed screw.
     
  9. jnelson25

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    Mr Jim

    Thanks for the response. I will try it tomorrow.

    John
     

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