vr owners-what is this wire??

[mk2vr6 0]

http://volcano.photobucket.com/albums/v ... 6/wire.jpg

 

would like to say thanks very much for all the help in my previous post.

have taken off the blue connector,still the same.

2CC- your method starts my car but its a bit spluttery...

 

i found this red wire down the bottom of my engine- it sits on a round/circle metal thing??!! crap description but it has snapped- anyone know what it is ?

my water hoses get really really hot-and firm-is this normal-do i have an air lock-is there a bleed valve ?

 

 

thanks again....

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Looks like an oil pressure sender wire, for an old VDO guage maybe?

 

RE the water hoses, you've either got a jammed thermostat or an airlock. Try draining the block (black screw on the long plastic hose on the front of the block) and radiator and refilling with G12+ but do not fill up via the expansion tank, always fill through the rad top hose.

 

K

[Henny 0]

Looks like an oil pressure sender wire, for an old VDO guage maybe?

 

yup, that was my instant reaction too... Also that it's got a straight red (IE no tracer colour or looming tape) is odd and points to an aftermarket fitment gauge sender... 8)

[mk2vr6 0]

kev-think you are spot on..will re join wire,will also try that wi rad...cheers

 

p.s where is the thermostat-me not to clever wi cars!!

 

cheers

[Kevin Bacon 5]

The thermostat is inside the black plastic box which is bolted to the gearbox side of the block, facing the battery. You can't miss it as it's where all the hoses meet up, just follow the yellow brick rad hose....!

 

The coilpack (if fitted) will need to come off to make access easier, and then it's just a case of undoing the hex bolts (5mm head I think) and removing the stat housing from the block. You'll then see the stat.

 

K