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12-23-2011, 10:32 AM

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Sensors in heads

I have a 87 L98 motor im building. There is supposed to a sensor in each head I can see. What are those sensors?

Part numbers?

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12-23-2011, 12:59 PM

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Re: Sensors in heads

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I have a 87 L98 motor im building. There is supposed to a sensor in each head I can see. What are those sensors?

Part numbers?

One is the sending unit for your temp-gauge on the dash.
The other is usually a temp switch for your electric cooling fan.

AFAIK any GM replacements for 1980's models that will fit in the hole should work fine.

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