lib319 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hi, My temp gauge is reading beyond the red mark even when cold on my 97 1.7 Puma. I recently changed the heater control valve. The fan comes on after 15-20 mins when running stationary, the coolant isn't bubbling excessively, the engine doesn't appear to be overheating and the heater works as it should. Bled the coolant. No difference to the needle under any conditions. As soon as the key is in position 2 (before engine starts) it heads off past the red in about 2 seconds. I was thinking this could be the temp sender, can anyone tell me how to replace the sender. Thanks for any help. lib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAR PARTS EXPRESS Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 temp sender goosed easy job little brass sender with one round plug on it and a green collar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lib319 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 temp sender goosed easy job little brass sender with one round plug on it and a green collar Thanks for that reply its very helpful mate. Can you tell me the location? I've been told it is under the coil pack (although I think they meant the sensor not the sender) or screwed into the block somewhere. There may be a difference between the pre and post 1999 Pumas. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAR PARTS EXPRESS Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 on your 97 model it will be in the water housing, near the thermostat housing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lib319 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Do I have to get the alternator off to get to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Do I have to get the alternator off to get to it? you said coolant isnt bubbling excessively is it bubbling at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lib319 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 you said coolant isnt bubbling excessively is it bubbling at all Coolant is getting hot, sender is the problem not engine temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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