Radiator Water Level Sensor

Thanks Joe, added benifit as its dificult to check my water level, hence only tend to do it monthly

Thanks Hairs & Fysh, they are the ones I have been looking at, some friends have also installed them and the recommend also.

I think I will go for it

I have the Engine Saver TM2 Combo. The water sensor is in the top radiator hose so allows a little drop before it comes on - helps prevent false alarms - the temperature sender reads the temperature of the metal of the engine not the water so still works irrespective of the coolant.

Highly recommended.

Garry

Thanks Garry, not heard of these, will have a look

Garry, I'm confussed went to the web site http://enginewatchdog.com/tm2.html could not see any reference to a water level sensor, have I got the wrong site?

As per the Engine Saver (not Engine Watchdog) site link above and here http://www.enginesaver.com.au/ Give David a call and ask about the TM2 Combo.

Tjks Garry, will do

Yes, I'm another devoted Engine Saver user. Have had them on my last 4 rigs and I'd never own a water cooled vehicle that isn't fitted with one.

As stated earlier, the temperature gauge isn't going to register any change if there is no coolant there in the first place.

Here is something that actually happened to me on my last trip to Cape York....
We spent a night camped at Dulhunty River after a day of toiling up the OTT. In the morning when i started the Patrol, the low water alarm went off it's nut. I stopped the engine and found that the bottom radiator mounting spigots (on a PWR large alloy radiator) had failed and punctured the lower tank...I lost all my coolant. Obviously this gave me the opportunity to make temporary repairs to get me to Seisa where I had it repaired properly.

Without the low water alarm, I would have started up and driven off; would never have known there was a problem until the engine seized I reckon.

To top it all off, the owner (David Jones) seems like a great bloke, judging from the service and discussions I've had with him over the years....he is always willing to have a chat and sort out your needs personally.

I have no affiliation with this product or the firm that sells them...just a great Aussie product that WORKS!!!! ;-)

Roachie

PS: Please just be very careful of some like this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TEMPERATURE-GAUGE-ALARM-Detects-Low-Water-Coolant-/180667061435?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a109894bb#ht_6524wt_859

Whilst they mention "low water detection" in their title and associated blurb, I don't believe they actually monitor the low water condition....instead they are just a glorified temperature gauge like the "Engine Watchdog TM2". I have 2 of the latter items as well as the low water alarm.....one is attached to the thermostat housing and the other is for the auto gearbox.

Roachie

Tks Roachie, I have heard nothing but good things about the engine saver product and service, spotted that with some of the ebay ones as well

Hey Roachie,
I believe they use to call it Customer service a few years ago.
Only a few businesses use it these days.

Noldi,
Give David a call, he'll talk to you about your needs and help you with any part of the installation.

Has Roachie said
"I have no affiliation with this product or the firm that sells them...just a great Aussie product that WORKS!!!! ;-) "

Cheers

Thanks Stu, makes sense I reckon.

I guess swings and roundabouts uncomfortable on your ears but comfortable in the wallet

Rgds

Thanks Fred I think the message I'm getting is its well worth a couple of hundred bucks.

I have a Civillian and its a pain to access the engine bay

Too true Ian, can't beat an early warning system, and I hear ya re the access.

Good luck with it mate

Fred.

Thanks for the tip Bruce, certainly will check it out

Rgds

Just a word of advice.
If you get one then under no circumstances let the probe wire touch earth as it must have the resistance of the water to work safely. If the probe wire touches earth it will blow the internal circuit of the device.

I know! I did it.
So don't power up the device until all connections are made.

Luckily I bought more than one.

Cheers, Bruce.

Tks sounds like something I'd do

Ian the probe they give you with this kit is a little complicated to fit so I did a modification to mine so if you get one give me a PM and I will send you some pics and details on a much easier way to set it up in the radiator.
Cheers, Bruce.

Thanks RA, seems like all posatives no negatives.
I'm sold

Ian and Nola,
here is the installation on my old girl. I had the dash apart today to fit a bracket for my tyre pressure readout so I thought I would send photo's.

The sensor is tapped into the top of the plastic tank on the radiator and sealed with sikaflex.
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RA.

Goodone RA, pics worth a thousand as they say, neat job

You got it in one Bucky.
If the coolant level falls below the sensor, the alarm will go off.
Try it for yourself..... just disconnect the wire at the sensor and you will see.

Thanks Bucky, Al, Its on the list (still lots of jobs to do)

Bucky, love the Avtar