ZX coolant temperature sensor removal

timbo2410 · Post by **timbo2410** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:31 pm

I have got a VDO gauge and a sensor to install in my ZX diesel. I am not removing the original "red light" sensor. I will use the spare sensor mounting on the thermostat housing. Does anybody know if it's possible to whip out the bolt in the thermostat housing and screw in the new sensor without draining the radiator? If anybody has a picture of a thermostat thread as well I would be very gratefull indeed.

Post by **docchevron** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:26 am

That'll be fine.
Make sure the car is cold (like it's been left overnight or the such)
Leave the rad cap on, and swop, you'll lose very little coolant if you're quick.
Just a dribble missus!

timbo2410 · Post by **timbo2410** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:57 am

Thanks for that, I just hope that I've been sent the correct thread on the sensor... one way to find out I suppose