temperature sensor

[disry240sx]

when swapping my engine and cooling system, I found the short metal pipe that is connected to the lower radiator hoses was corroded. I wouldn't need it except that the temperature sensor screws into it. Any suggestions other than a new OEM part. I went to the junkyard and couldn't find anything similar, even though there were 240sx with the hoses, none had this pipe.thanks,chad

[SpeedRacer1]

Was the engine an auto? If so the part is not needed since its not the temp sensor you think it is. I have the same mid pipe on mine half way up the lower radiator hose, but all the manual SR's I have seen do not come with that sensor.

[disry240sx]

It's a manual. I dont see anywhere else where there would be a temperature sensor. Is there anothe sensor I'm missing?

[SR20_N_KC]

Hey whats going on. I too have an SR20 in KC. Maybe we can meet up and chat about our rides sometime. My car runs great but I still have little issues here and there.

SR20NKC

[turbocarslut]

Hey did you even get an answer to this? I too am wondering WTF this sensor is. I never see it in anyone else car.

Looks like a water temp sensor to me.

[ILikeMy240sx]

If Im not mistaken, there should be two sensors on the water neck connected to the lower rad hose.

One is a temp switch for your gauge the other (bigger) is the water temp sensor that your ECU uses.

Water temp sensor for ECU is the same as SE-R

Water temp switch for your gauge is your car dependant. so if your car is 96 240sx get one for 96 240sx.

[C - ROD]

the temp sensor on the lower hose is not needed for the sr b/c its trmp sensors are on the intake manifold