qim Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It was impossible to undo the nut next to the temperature sensor and in the end the cable had to be cut. Now, I understand that the unit has to be sent out to hava new cable/sensor installed. Can anyone recommend a good repairer? Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just buy a new one, or look for 2nd hand, they are very expensive to repair. What you cut was not a cable, it was a thin pipe. Bob. http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/gauge-water-temperature-tl2561-00-f-reconditioned-106965r.html http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-131060R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thank you Lebro problems never end ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Freer Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 TR Shop do an exchange service. But you won't like the price???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Simpler and cheaper to convert to TR4 type, electric guage and sender then you only need a wire between the two. The way to go if originality isn't an issue. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 The way to go if originality isn't an issue. Thank yo John, but originality is an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo's Dad Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Give this chap a ring Alan Davies 01732 863073 He rebuilt my temp gauge a few months ago and the charge was very reasonable. Clive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acaie Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Give this chap a ring Alan Davies 01732 863073 He rebuilt my temp gauge a few months ago and the charge was very reasonable. Clive I don't lnow whether this is the TV personaiity, but it does raise the question of whether the forum has a few such people. Makes me think of Pete Waterman and steam trains. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
preston Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Not sure what shipping would be but I don't think it would be to bad. There is a place in CA USA that put the bulb back on my gauge for $75.00 with return shipping included. If I needed a new tube it would have been $20.00 more, works great. Three week turn around time. I'll get you contact info if interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjdearing Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 DIY job .Google capilary gauge repair it shows step by step procedure its not hard done a few for mates/members if you cant find a doner just buy a cheap tractor one off here for around a tenner.and chop it up. Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyloz Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Had mine done by speedy cables.....but not very speedy!...need to change the company name! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Had mine done by speedy cables.....but not very speedy!...need to change the company name! You were unlucky - they turned mine around within a couple of days and did an excellent job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) I'm finally about to receive today the repaired gauge, and now I can't find (if it ever existed) the bracket to fix it to the dash. What does it look like? Thanks Edited March 17, 2017 by qim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 probably like this:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIXING-CLAMP-fits-2-52mm-SMITHS-JAEGER-LUCAS-Oil-Fuel-Temp-gauge-/301954064979 but some have more of a curved centre section around gauge pipework. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks Bought it already! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 £7 for one of those Brackets,at least Dick Turpin wore a Mask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 £7 for one of those Brackets,at least Dick Turpin wore a Mask. Given that there are plenty of these knocking about second-hand or easily made at home, I don't think £7 including postage and packing is unreasonable if you consider the trader's point of view. This is an item which probably had to be ordered/manufactured in bulk and will doubtless be hanging around in stock representing capital tied up which could be better used elsewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Another problem, maybe... II received the gauge and tested in a saucepan with increasing water temperature. Minute bubbles started appearing at 185 (the cruising temp) suggesting that it is starting to boil too soon. By the time the water was truly boiling the gaugewas below the mark between the 185 and the top 220. To my mind the gauge is not accurate. What do you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Did you place a thermometer in the water ? you need to do that to know exactly how accurate it is. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Boiling water is 212 deg F so if the needle is just below the 220 mark it looks pretty good to me. That is all the accuracy you need in my view. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 The gauge has markings as 185 and 230 with a non-numeric division in-between. With the water fully boiling the needle does not reach that mid division. Assuming that it is half of the difference between the numbers, i.e. 45, then the mark should read 205/210 and as it does not get there... With the water boiling it should go past it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi Qim, they are not that accurate. When the car gets back on the road establish where the needle sit for a 'normal' driving day and refer to that. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 It ain't rocker science. The system is under pressure when installed that will influence the boiling temp of the water too. I wouldn't be too worried Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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