P1000 Where to mount coolant temp sensor

[Herbie]

I have only had my ‘16 P1k5 about a year now. Last summer, after my first long mountain trail about 11,000‘ elev, my radiator was overheating. I cleaned, purged air, etc, but didn’t really help. So, I installed a 2nd radiator fan to help push the air thru the stock cooling system. And, on the one journey I took after that, it seemed to have taken care of the overheating problem. I hope. But, to watch the coolant temperature closer this summer, I just purchased a digital temp gauge to go in the coolant line. But, I have not decided which line to cut into and mount. The inlet to radiator, or the outlet, back to the engine. Here is the diagram from the service manual.

My thought is that if I install in the return line back to the engine, I can see the actual coolant temperature going back to the engine, and see how well the radiator, and new cooling fan are working.
But, on the other hand, if I install it in the radiator feed line, it will show the coolant temperature coming from the engine and thermostat, which I can then compare to the digital bar graph on the multifunction display.

This is the temperature indicator I will be installing. I got one for a 1” (25mm) ID coolant hose. I will just stick it to the dash somewhere near me.

Surface TTO, Temperature, Black, Radiator Hose, 25mm | TrailTech

The TTO Digital Temperature Gauge Black, Radiator Hose, 25mm allows you to easily monitor your engine's temperature ensuring you that your engine is not over heat.

www.trailtech.net

thoughts?

thanks,
Tom

 

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[DDDonkey]

Interested to hear your temps when you get it installed.

 

[snuffnwhisky]

I would go inline with the stock gauge, before the radiator.

 

[Clubby9050]

I have only had my ‘16 P1k5 about a year now. Last summer, after my first long mountain trail about 11,000‘ elev, my radiator was overheating. I cleaned, purged air, etc, but didn’t really help. So, I installed a 2nd radiator fan to help push the air thru the stock cooling system. And, on the one journey I took after that, it seemed to have taken care of the overheating problem. I hope. But, to watch the coolant temperature closer this summer, I just purchased a digital temp gauge to go in the coolant line. But, I have not decided which line to cut into and mount. The inlet to radiator, or the outlet, back to the engine. Here is the diagram from the service manual.

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My thought is that if I install in the return line back to the engine, I can see the actual coolant temperature going back to the engine, and see how well the radiator, and new cooling fan are working.
But, on the other hand, if I install it in the radiator feed line, it will show the coolant temperature coming from the engine and thermostat, which I can then compare to the digital bar graph on the multifunction display.

This is the temperature indicator I will be installing. I got one for a 1” (25mm) ID coolant hose. I will just stick it to the dash somewhere near me.

Surface TTO, Temperature, Black, Radiator Hose, 25mm | TrailTech

The TTO Digital Temperature Gauge Black, Radiator Hose, 25mm allows you to easily monitor your engine's temperature ensuring you that your engine is not over heat.

www.trailtech.net

thoughts?

thanks,
Tom

I plan to do the same thing. Did you complete this and how do you like it?

 

[Montecresto]

I have only had my ‘16 P1k5 about a year now. Last summer, after my first long mountain trail about 11,000‘ elev, my radiator was overheating. I cleaned, purged air, etc, but didn’t really help. So, I installed a 2nd radiator fan to help push the air thru the stock cooling system. And, on the one journey I took after that, it seemed to have taken care of the overheating problem. I hope. But, to watch the coolant temperature closer this summer, I just purchased a digital temp gauge to go in the coolant line. But, I have not decided which line to cut into and mount. The inlet to radiator, or the outlet, back to the engine. Here is the diagram from the service manual.

View attachment 202669
My thought is that if I install in the return line back to the engine, I can see the actual coolant temperature going back to the engine, and see how well the radiator, and new cooling fan are working.
But, on the other hand, if I install it in the radiator feed line, it will show the coolant temperature coming from the engine and thermostat, which I can then compare to the digital bar graph on the multifunction display.

This is the temperature indicator I will be installing. I got one for a 1” (25mm) ID coolant hose. I will just stick it to the dash somewhere near me.

Surface TTO, Temperature, Black, Radiator Hose, 25mm | TrailTech

The TTO Digital Temperature Gauge Black, Radiator Hose, 25mm allows you to easily monitor your engine's temperature ensuring you that your engine is not over heat.

www.trailtech.net

thoughts?

thanks,
Tom

If you can, post pics of the install. Will you also have a dash mounted gauge?