Hey all! My 88 mustang post was getting really log so I'm starting a new one.The mechanic said that both my o2 sensors are out and my coolant temperature sensor. He wants $388 to fix them (plus the $70 for the diagnostics he did). Obviously I can replace all three of those myself for about $100 from autozone.However, I am unsure where the "Cooland Temperature Sensor" is on a 88 5.0. I see what they look like on the autozone site but not in my engine. I have a terrible Hayens manual and it wasnt listed in there either. There was a coolant temperature sending unit but thats probably not it.Anyone have a picture or know where this thing is located?Thanks!

I should have mentioned that I found these two descriptions:UNDER HOOD, CENTER, UPPER ENGINE AREA, PASSENGER SIDE OF DISTRIBUTOR, REAR OF WATER OUTLET, MOUNTED IN INTAKE MANIFOLDRemove the ECT sensor, on 5.0 engines it is located at the front passenger side of the lower intake manifoldThey didnt really help me locate anything, maybe I'm a dumdum :-)Hopefully the guy at the shop will be willing to point it out to me.

Where exatcly is the MAP sensor tubing?

Cooland Temperature Sensor location?

Aug 04, 2006 26 Replies

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WindsorFox[SS] 19 years ago

I think he decided it was a coincidence. Just, bad karma I guess :p

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Michael Johnson, PE 19 years ago

If you didn't clean the elements you should have.

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Michael Johnson, PE 19 years ago

What was the problem and the fix?

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Cameron 19 years ago

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Cameron 19 years ago

Called the county clerk and they said the $200 rule applied to all emissions counties in Tennessee except Davidson.

Guess that tune up comes so>> OMG is all I have to say. Took the car down to get it tested again:

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Cameron 19 years ago

Called the county clerk and they said the $200 rule applied to all emissions counties in Tennessee except Davidson.

Guess that tune up comes so>> OMG is all I have to say. Took the car down to get it tested again:

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Backyard Mechanic 19 years ago

You've already said you have a california car... it has a MAF, therefor the sensor is a BAP and measures atmosphere press, not manifold.

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