Engine Saver TD5

[KevI]

Hi All,
From a quick read of posts sounds like an Engine Saver is a good insurance option for overheating.
Any down sides?
Can we buy direct?
Price?
Cheers

[George130]

No down side I have found.
Can't remember the price but well worth it.

[Blknight.aus]

it depends on which engine saver you put in, theres a couple kicking around that only monitor the coolant level but yes, they are a damn good idea. the biggest downsides I can think of are

1. putting one in usually requires cutting of a hose which increases the number of potential leak points but now youve got an alarm to cover that.

2. the number of people who fret that their engine is overheating because the temp goes up a couple of degrees over standard when its hotter or when you work the engine harder or if you put the aircon on....

I shouldnt really complain about point 2 because at least it shows that people care about their engines and are watching the gauges.

[Davy]

There is only one "Engine Saver" and it is our trade mark.

No hose cutting required, sensors screw in to replace existing bleed screws on Land Rovers.

We also supply temperature monitors (block sensors)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/67648-engine-saver-low-coolant-sensor-head-temperature-alarm.html


Davy

[McDisco]

I have one of these kits - Engine Saver Land Rover Page (http://www.enginesaver.com.au/landy1.htm)

I installed in myself and it was really easy...worth doing given that overheating on the Td5 can warp the head. Cheap insurance. I got a good price from the manufacturer when I mentioned I was from AULRO and it got sent really promptly.

Angus

[wilber]

Is there some confusion here between ..A coolant loss alarm and a overheating alarm?
The Engine Saver coolant loss alarm does just that....detects coolant loss. It will normally "Alarm" you at the first sign of coolant loss long before the temp even "thinks" of rising. It does not itself detect a rise in temp.
Thats where the engine block temp alarm comes in to the picture. EngineSaver also supply these and in fact a system which combines the two alarms...It dosn't get much better than that.
So...to sum up...the Low Coolant Alarm will detect any coolant loss and give you plenty of warning before the temp rises...In the event of the temp riseing for a reason other than coolant loss (failed pump..blockage etc) then the High Temp Alarm will kick in.

[Blknight.aus]

sorry Davy I didnt specifically mean your engine saver when I said "engine saver"

I was using the term generically to cover some other ones that are out there as well.

[George130]

OK.
I have the full unit.
EMS IV.
Has the block temp sensor, coolant level sensor, oil sensor, charge sensor etc.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Glad to see you home safe Edd;)

[George130]

Glad to see you home safe Edd;)

Thanks.
Just got to get the diff sorted now.