I have a 2002 2.2 Ecotech Cavalier and Ive done quite a bit of searching on the forums and other websites, but have not found where to install the water temp sender for an aftermarket temp gauge on the ecotechs. I know you dont want to T it off when your trying to get water temp, is there another way to drill and tap somewhere to get an accurate reading?
Will your gauge real a GM sensor?
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its an mechanical gauge, i need to keep the factory sensor hooked up also.
Guess you'll have to drill and tap the head. Have fun.
If it would read a GM sensor, I was gonna suggest using the GM 3 wire sensor and wiring that in. But, sounds like that's not an option.
i find it amusing that SHOoff has nothing better to do but follow me around & be an unhelpful dick in even cross-forum. - Jon Mick
i would just drill and tap the coolant tube that connects the water pump and thermostat housing. ive never wanted to have a second aftermarket gague for coolant temp, but if i did, i would probably put it there. piece is easy to pull out, and easy to replace if you decide u dont need the gauge anymore. thats my idea, someone will prolly say its a bad idea, but at least its an idea! good luck
Pretty thin metal there, could weld a boss on it though.. good idea.
greddy makes a tube with a fitting and all you do is cut a section out of the stock tube and place it there. easy option there
Yep good call forgot about that piece
jason norwood wrote:Yep good call forgot about that piece
no worries on mess ups and if you decide to lose the gage just find a new hose. a smart idea for greddy I think
