Thread: Water gauge

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What Ian said. As yours is a V8 it isn't quite so special as it is for a TD5, but invaluable nevertheless.

I might as well wade in with a few points.

Agree with the ability to read the actual coolant temp as well as an audible low coolant alarm.

The TD5 and V8 to a lesser degree, can tolerate 120 degree coolant temps briefly, as long as there is coolant in the system.

I have never seen the standard gauge read differently than that as described by Tins and SF.

Thermostats don't correct themselves usually, however the electrical contact on the sensor can make erratic contact.

The inability of the A/C to function correctly is more likely due to someone relocating the Transmission cooler too close to the ambient air temp sensor.

Nanocom is currently the best reader for D2's and Defender TD5 available, until someone ( you know who you are ) comes up with an app at least

My "water gauge" tells me the rainfall is about average here, for this time of year

Originally Posted by scarry

Electronic temp guage and level sensor, with audible alarms are best,particularly if the vehicle is driven by more than one person.

Easier said than done,though,particularly if the vehicle does not have an OBD port so a Scanguage/Ultraguage type device cannot be used.
These work off the engine sensor,so do not monitor level.

FWIW,we have one on the LC,set at 95 degrees,never seen it over 90 degrees,even on the hottest days,working hard in soft sand,or up big hills,loaded,such as the old Toowoomba Range road.Generally runs around 82 to 85 degrees.

We had a low water sensor in every D2 we had,screwed into that bleed plug port,never had an issue.
It was wired to an audible alarm.

What is a LC

Originally Posted by discorevy

Agree with the ability to read the actual coolant temp as well as an audible low coolant alarm.

Is there enough interest in "un-correcting" the coolant temp gauge?

I think I might have done that already, but forgot about it in the mists of time.

I think I decided it would be unnecessarily worrying for the driver.

I guess I've got used to it as is, halfway=all good, more than halfway means you might need a new head.

You know... like the good old "replace engine" light.

Originally Posted by onebob

What is a LC

200 series.

Originally Posted by shack

Is there enough interest in "un-correcting" the coolant temp gauge?

I think I might have done that already, but forgot about it in the mists of time.

I think I decided it would be unnecessarily worrying for the driver.

I guess I've got used to it as is, halfway=all good, more than halfway means you might need a new head.

You know... like the good old "replace engine" light.

Interesting question. My first response was going to be "yes". But I thought about it. When mine got hot nothing I could have done would have saved it. The HG was already gone. Maybe as a warning that the fans have failed... If the belt goes then the lack of alternator output will probably stop you pretty quickly, especially at night. The ECU doesn't like low voltage. gets all sulky and refuses to fire the injectors.. TD5 at least.

Low coolant alarm seems more important to me. However, James, if you have a file to upload I'd give it a whirl. I grew up with Smith's and SW and Veglia gauges. I'm used to random.

Originally Posted by onebob

What is a LC

Land Cruiser, Lardy Crab, Late Cambrian, Laughable Contraption, but there's a rumour they recently moved to Liquid Cooling, so it could be that.

Originally Posted by shack

Is there enough interest in "un-correcting" the coolant temp gauge?

I think I might have done that already, but forgot about it in the mists of time.

I think I decided it would be unnecessarily worrying for the driver.

I think the worry bit would be why they did it in the first place.

Those who can "handle the truth" might be happy to have it.

Originally Posted by shack

200 series.

I like "Fat Camry"

Originally Posted by Tins

If the belt goes then the lack of alternator output will probably stop you pretty quickly, especially at night. The ECU doesn't like low voltage. gets all sulky and refuses to fire the injectors.. TD5 at least.

Good for at least 50 kilometres with a semi charged battery during the day.