

| Subject: | Re: coolant pressure? |
| From: | Frank Grunthaner |
| Date: | Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:29:31 EST |
In a message dated 1/28/02 7:26:54 PM, lalofs@ENTERACT.COM writes: << So, does this mean that you have a coolant pressure gauge? If so can you give me a few details? >> Larry, Yep! Or yes indeed! Well discussed by Darrel Boehler and I in several exchanges in the archives. To summarize, I use a VDO boost gauge (0 to 30 inches of vacuum and 0 to 15 psi). This is a mechanical pressure gauge with 270 degree sweep. I have connected it to the coolant reservoir tank through the level control sensor. I run nylon line through to the gauge panel (5 gauges mounted in the heater cover base panel). The entry port into the back of the gauge is protected with a frit (VDO standard equipment) to stop liquid injection into the gauge internal structure. I use much of the 1/8 inch OD nylon tube to maintain a compressible gas column to transfer coolant pressure. Fast response, great diagnostic, etc., etc. BTW when I first set this up I used the inexpensive JCW boost gauge. Worked just fine, but it didn't match the rest of my VDO's. Frank Grunthaner
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