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If it ain't the T-stat housing, then what?

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Old 04-29-2009, 11:57 AM
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2001 XK8 with/55K miles. Frequent low coolant indicator issue. Had the system pressurized and a cracked t-stat housing was diagnosed. Replaced housing (with a metal unit), replaced t-stat, pipe, O-rings, new coolant, the works. A week later, the indicator light comes on again.

Where else should I look for trouble?
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 09:42 PM
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Overflow tank topside near the firewall. There is a coolant level sensor inside. It malfunctions, and provides an erroneous signal regarding level. The fix is a new tank. g.
 
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Old 04-30-2009, 07:50 AM
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Thanks. I'll check this out . But the coolant level was, in fact, down a bit. I've topped it off and will watch it for a while.
 
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Look at (or inspect yourself) the water pump also after you check the tank. I also had a tank failure, or better yet, a crack. The water pump was dying and weeping coolant. Since replacement, no monthly low cooling warnings. yeah!
 
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