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Replace ECT sensor with thermostat?? 850

posted by  abaker on  Tue Mar 12 08:02 CST 2002
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OK, I've decided I can take a shot at replacing my thermostat but wonder if I should replace the ECT sensor at the same time. The one how-to page I read (thanks Erwin!) says to replace both at the same time. Is this just recommended, or necessary?

Every additional repair is an opportunity for me to mess something up, you know.

thanks, Alan







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    Replace ECT sensor with thermostat?? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Justin on  Wed Mar 13 14:39 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    No reason to replace something unless it is malfunctioning, which it probably isn't. Not to mention it is easy to replace at any time. Lastly, the thermostat took about 10 minutes for me to replace on my 855.








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    Replace ECT sensor with thermostat?? 850

    posted by  markas on  Tue Mar 12 10:46 CST 2002
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    Hi all,

    I agree with both guys comments. I just followed bay13's instrutions and they were brilliant. I am self teached diy mechanic necessity to save the $$/pounds at the dealership...

    I just did mine last week, been putting up with the 4o'clock syndrome. Well my babe is 8 years old and never changed either, only the coolant every year to two years depending on the mileage. I went for broke and did the pipes as well.

    If you got the time, and the parts are not that expensive to be honest, and some good coolant go for it imo.

    mark in the uk watch the pennies.
    uk voc 94 850glt 2l 20v 169k.








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    Replace ECT sensor with thermostat?? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ray N. on  Tue Mar 12 09:20 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    If part is cheap, and your time is expensive (or mechanics time is
    expensive), then I'd do it (especially if Bay 13 recommends it).








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    Replace ECT sensor with thermostat?? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Mrsha on  Tue Mar 12 09:12 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I will said NO because why replace something that not bad ??? save the $$$$$$$$

    for others problems.... fix what bad....







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