Temp sender snapped!

Carlsson 986 · Apr 28th, 2013, 20:13

Hi to all,

We wondered why the engine was struggling to come out until all of a sudden it swung forward, only to find the temp sender bulb and cable had detached themselves from the bulkhead, and before you ask, yes, we had removed it first!! It had just got entangled.

Now of course this will need replacing - can the cable/wire be re-jointed, can a new cable/wire with bulb be purchased and connected to the existing gauge (which has been good so far), or must a whole temp gauge and sender unit be installed.

Anyone got any spares that might suit, or ideas?

Ric

Alf ista · Apr 28th, 2013, 20:42

Ya see, the problem is, its not a wire. Its a tube and quite delicate. A new replacement I would think.

123GT-AMAZON · Apr 28th, 2013, 20:59

defo a new unit required at £150 it aint gonna be cheap at all

simon at brookhouse will have it for you tho in stock

Carlsson 986 · Apr 28th, 2013, 22:47

I wasn't expecting that, and that cost! B*****ks!

OK, I suppose that alternative would be to fit an aftermarket gauge which I wouldn't really object to. unless anyone has a replacement/spare gauge/sender unit.

Ric

VolvoFan · Apr 29th, 2013, 11:54

I have heard of repairs to this type of gauge being made successfully, but it does involve obtaining the fluid (alcohol or acetone? - not sure) and carefully filling the capillary tube and then resoldering the connection. But it was far cheaper than renewing!

Unfortunately, I can't find the source of the information, as it was some time ago. You could try some searches in the hope that someone may know of the repair you require. Some of the clubs for older cars with this type of temp. gauge may be able to help.

Sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck!

red122 · Apr 29th, 2013, 19:18

a couple of years ago i had mine rebuilt for about £90 +postage. New capillary and sender onto my old gauge. job done

agent_strangelove · May 1st, 2013, 21:29

I've got one or two good used units if you are interested. Yes, I'm across the pond but mail stuff over all the time.

Let me know...

Chris

Tony Barrett · May 2nd, 2013, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlsson 986

I wasn't expecting that, and that cost! B*****ks!

OK, I suppose that alternative would be to fit an aftermarket gauge which I wouldn't really object to. unless anyone has a replacement/spare gauge/sender unit.

Ric

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Carlsson 986 · May 13th, 2013, 18:19

Thanks to all for your assistance on this but believe I am now sorted.

Cheers Ric

Apr 28th, 2013, 20:13	#1
Carlsson 986 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kenilworth	Temp sender snapped! Hi to all, We wondered why the engine was struggling to come out until all of a sudden it swung forward, only to find the temp sender bulb and cable had detached themselves from the bulkhead, and before you ask, yes, we had removed it first!! It had just got entangled. Now of course this will need replacing - can the cable/wire be re-jointed, can a new cable/wire with bulb be purchased and connected to the existing gauge (which has been good so far), or must a whole temp gauge and sender unit be installed. Anyone got any spares that might suit, or ideas? Ric

Apr 28th, 2013, 20:42	#2
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Ya see, the problem is, its not a wire. Its a tube and quite delicate. A new replacement I would think. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Apr 28th, 2013, 20:59	#3
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Yesterday 15:40 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	defo a new unit required at £150 it aint gonna be cheap at all simon at brookhouse will have it for you tho in stock __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

Apr 28th, 2013, 22:47	#4
Carlsson 986 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kenilworth	Ouch!! I wasn't expecting that, and that cost! B*****ks! OK, I suppose that alternative would be to fit an aftermarket gauge which I wouldn't really object to. unless anyone has a replacement/spare gauge/sender unit. Ric

Apr 29th, 2013, 19:18	#6
red122 Master Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	gauge a couple of years ago i had mine rebuilt for about £90 +postage. New capillary and sender onto my old gauge. job done

Apr 29th, 2013, 11:54	#5
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	I have heard of repairs to this type of gauge being made successfully, but it does involve obtaining the fluid (alcohol or acetone? - not sure) and carefully filling the capillary tube and then resoldering the connection. But it was far cheaper than renewing! Unfortunately, I can't find the source of the information, as it was some time ago. You could try some searches in the hope that someone may know of the repair you require. Some of the clubs for older cars with this type of temp. gauge may be able to help. Sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck!

May 1st, 2013, 21:29	#7
agent_strangelove Pastry Engineer Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 21:47 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scappoose Oregon	I've got one or two good used units if you are interested. Yes, I'm across the pond but mail stuff over all the time. Let me know... Chris

May 13th, 2013, 18:19	#9
Carlsson 986 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kenilworth	Sorted! Thanks to all for your assistance on this but believe I am now sorted. Cheers Ric

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