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chrisfreemanca
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 Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:52 pm Post subject: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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Spent some time this evening hosing down engine compartment as it seemed to have 20+ years of dirt/dust everywhere. I've been hunting down some leaks as well as few niggly items and have a few newbie questions so go easy on me.
After pouring over the Haynes and Bentley manuals and various online engine pics it worries me to see this hose duct taped off. What the heck is it?
Also, any idea what this gizmo is on top of my engine?
Lastly I think I've got a bad temp sensor for the gauge as my temp gauge barely moves on the dash and after reading through tons of threads it seems like a likely culprit. However for the life of me I can't locate it. I consistently see pics of the below blue sensor:
Is the gauge sensor lurking here in the shadows pointing directly towards the front of the van? If so, how the heck do you get to it?
I did manage to check my air filter, get it seated back into place as it was loose at the base, and shore up the hose so at least I feel like I accomplished something tonight.
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| First of all, what year and what model! |
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djkeev
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chrisfreemanca
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| Steve M. wrote: |
| First of all, what year and what model! |
Doh, sorry! It's an 87 manual. |
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| Yep, just saw that in his previous posts. '87 Westy, nice looking one too! |
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djkeev
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| chrisfreemanca wrote: |
Spent some time this evening hosing down engine compartment as it seemed to have 20+ years of dirt/dust everywhere. I've been hunting down some leaks as well as few niggly items and have a few newbie questions so go easy on me.
After pouring over the Haynes and Bentley manuals and various online engine pics it worries me to see this hose duct taped off. What the heck is it?
BAD PHOTO BUT I AM GUESSING A/C LINE???
Also, any idea what this gizmo is on top of my engine?
CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE
Lastly I think I've got a bad temp sensor for the gauge as my temp gauge barely moves on the dash and after reading through tons of threads it seems like a likely culprit. However for the life of me I can't locate it. I consistently see pics of the below blue sensor:
IT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT THERMOSTAT HOUSING, GAUGE SENDER AND TEMP II SENSOR BOTH.
Is the gauge sensor lurking here in the shadows pointing directly towards the front of the van? If so, how the heck do you get to it?
FROM UNDERNEATH
I did manage to check my air filter, get it seated back into place as it was loose at the base, and shore up the hose so at least I feel like I accomplished something tonight.
Thanks in advance. |
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chrisfreemanca
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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How about this pic of the duct taped hose?
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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Air conditioning hose.
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chrisfreemanca
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| Air conditioning hose. |
Well that would explain no cold air I suppose beyond it likely not being charged. I'll put it on the list to fix at some point although I've been running in the Alabama heat so far this summer with no air without too much issue. The Westy is surprisingly "airy".
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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Your second pic shows parts of the cruiser control setup.
If your temperature gauge isn't moving much I would suspect that your thermostat might be bad, get hold of an IR gun and check to see how hot your engine block is.
Both the TSII sensor for the FI and the sensor for your temperature gauge are mounted into the bottom part of the thermostat housing.
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chrisfreemanca
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| Wildthings wrote: |
Your second pic should parts of the cruiser control setup.
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My cc isn't working. How is this piece related to the cc setup? Every search I do on cc for the Westy shows the stalk and all the cables on the front end of the van with discussions about troubleshooting but none of them show this piece. I can't see how this piece is attempting to do anything. Not saying this is why it's not working just trying to piece together the puzzle.
Thanks,
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| chrisfreemanca wrote: |
| Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
| Air conditioning hose. |
Well that would explain no cold air I suppose beyond it likely not being charged. I'll put it on the list to fix at some point although I've been running in the Alabama heat so far this summer with no air without too much issue. The Westy is surprisingly "airy". |
Given your options, the engine in your van should look something like this if everything were functioning
The cruise control actuator is the business end of the works that keeps the throttle holding speed to whatever you set on the stalk.
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chrisfreemanca
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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Zeitgeist, sweet thanks!
Well compared to yours my cc part isn't attached to the throttle. Wonder why? I'll see what happens if I hook it up.
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Tom Powell
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| chrisfreemanca wrote: |
| ... I think I've got a bad temp sensor for the gauge as my temp gauge barely moves on the dash ... |
The temperature sensor for the gauge is best seen from underneath. It will have two wires or a plug going into a black plastic and metal housing. After you find it, you will be able to locate it from the top, but any replacement work will have to be from underneath. Check to see which one you have before ordering. It will look like one of these:
A low gauge reading may or may not be a problem. The normal operating temperature needle indication is usually a bit below the LED. I replaced my sensor recently and have higher than OG sensor readings at the gauge.
IMO: If the cooling system is operating normally, the radiator fan is a better indication of engine temperature than the gauge. The fan should come on in bumper to bumper traffic and/or about fifteen minutes of idling on the driveway.
If it works, don't fix it. An IR thermometer gun will be your friend.
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chrisfreemanca
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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Yeah I knew I needed to figure out which one of these 2 I have but originally thought I'd be able to see it from up top. I attempted to go underneath briefly this evening but man it was tight so might need to jack it up.
The radiator fan kicks on occasionally, mostly at really slow speeds like bumper to bumper as you stated and a few times after pulling into the driveway. I've got a bit of a mystery coolant leak so wanting to ensure all the sensors and gauges are in working order.
Thanks for the info!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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Jack it up and use stands, or drive it up ramps. Open the hatch and take off the engine cover. You'll have a lot better light and visibility while underneath. If you do replace the OG sensor don't trash it. Send it to me. If you have the plug connector you can unplug it, replace the sensor and then put the plug back on. If you have the two wire and rubber cover sensor, pull the cover and wires off and put those on the replacement sensor before swapping. The two wires are a PITA to install with the sensor already in place. You will have a small coolant shower no matter how prepared and quick you are. The more thumbs you have the more bath you'll get. You may, or may not, have to bleed the system. The system is self bleeding to a small extent. The blue cap tank will tell you. You may be able to just fill it without bleeding. Also be sure that the o-ring comes out when you pull the sensor and that you have a new o-ring on the replacement.
Aloha
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chrisfreemanca
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| Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:16 am Post subject: Re: What are these in my engine and where is the temp sensor? |
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| Is the compressor there? |
I'm sure you'll get a chuckle out of this, yes, but it's in the storage area under the bench seat.
Like I said, total newbie so digging around every few days with the manuals and engine pics/diagrams trying to figure out what everything is. Plus reading through here A LOT!
Thanks,
chris
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