[Benny H]

Hi all
When I was out at Midland Suzi store a few weeks back, the gent serving me mentioned that a temperature sensor on the head or block somewhere is a good idea because, in the event of a failure of a water hose or water pipe that is unrevealed while driving may not be picked up by the factory temp sensor, if the water dumps quickly.

Has anyone installed after-market temp sensors that are not on the water circuit or “reliant upon” water flow to work? Bolted to the base material of the block somewhere?

[sideways]

https://engineguard.com.au

I have fitted quite a few of these. They bolt on as you say, have programable alarms and can also have a low oil pressure alarm. They can also tell you the max temperature it has reached, this is nice as I normally set the alarm to 95c and then after the machine has been run I can turn that down to say +5c on the operating temp so any issue is caught sooner. I've mostly fitted them to tractors for farmers, tractors tend to have so much cooling system and fan they rarely get hotter than thermostat (normally 82c) unless the radiator gets packed up with stuff.

As it's an alarm system I've hidden a few up under the dash so people cant stuff with them. One I hooked up to a car horn, you blimmin well crap yourself every time you turn it on (on boot up it toots so you know it's working) but the farmer was really not keen on another engine rebuild after the failed water pump...

At least in my experience the temperature gauge will still read if you lose all water as they conduct heat from the metal they're threaded into.

In my opinion an over heat alarm is totally worth having. You don't tend to look at the gauge unless you're having problems and overheating absolutely kills these engines.

[Benny H]

Thanks for the advice. I just ordered one.
I see you’re in Northcliffe too. We just drove through there on our way from Nannup to Denmark. Small world! I’ve also raced the Karri Cup a few times too

[McNaughty87]

Seems like a good idea and a good small unit.
Will definitely get one.