Temperature alarm Tdi300

[Chucaro]

Hi, is there any member that know about an audible temperature alarm to fit in the Tdi300?
A mechanic recommend me to fit one in the Tdi300 just in case that a hose goes or the water reservoir crack. Apparently does not take long for the Tdi300 to boil before you even have a look at the gage.
If it is good idea, where we can get them?
Inputs will be appreciated

[rrturboD]

have a look at

Low Water Alarm Sensor (http://www.enginesaver.com.au/)

you often see their banner advert at top of screen.

[stock]

what i have done on occasion is get a switch off an eletric fan (jap car 95 deg C one as stat opens at 85 C)
fit it to the top rad pipe and wire a side repeater light to it placing the repeater in the dash ,a led may be more astetic but it is a very simple solution, failing that look for a Murphy system used on static engines

[mox]

Something better than alarms is a temperature sensitive switch on the head. The lead to the fuel solenoid on the injector pump goes through it. I have one which switches off at 105 degrees - before any damage could be caused by overheating

[waynep]

I think anything is better than reyling on the standard temp guage, which won't give any warning if there is no water surrounding it.

Whatever device you choose, it should have a test or fail safe mode ie either have it go through a test routine at start up, or if you cant do that at least have it wired up as "normally closed" not "normally open" .

The Engine Saver device advertised on the site has a test mode where you get a short beep every time you turn on the ignition. A little bit annoying but reassuring - I'd miss it if it wasn't there now.

[Chucaro]

Thanks very much for the inputs :)

[Taz]

Mines a DATATRON, audio and red light for $90 a few years ago: Datatron - ELB100 Level monitors - Flexible Drive Agencies Pty. Ltd (http://www.fdrive.com.au/products/01/elb.php)

[mark2]

I use the Engine Watchdog TM2 ENGINE WATCHDOG TM2, Engine Coolant Temperature Alarm, Gauge & Sensor (http://www.sig.itel.net/) on both our vehicles. Uses a temperature sensor and has an adjustable alarm and temperature display.

Its accurate and very responsive and good for peace of mind.

[p38arover]

I've got the Little Black Box on my P38A (from The Entertainer on this forum). I need to do somethiong with my daughter's 300 Tdi while she is away and I have the car for a month.

I'll probably build something simpler (still with audible alarm and light) for her.

[Chucaro]

Mines a DATATRON, audio and red light for $90 a few years ago: Datatron - ELB100 Level monitors - Flexible Drive Agencies Pty. Ltd (http://www.fdrive.com.au/products/01/elb.php)

Thanks mate for the info, looks like that the alarms for the cooling are very popular. Good insurance

[CraigE]

I have the Low Water Alarm Sensor advertised on this site. Easy to install and great peace of mind. If only a friend had listened and installed one in his 100 series.
Support the guys and retailers that support this site.
Cheers
CraigE