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gcworkshop

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Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
« on: June 26, 2023, 14:44:13 »
Hi,
we are looking for a temperature gauge for our 1969 280SL.
any condititon would be considered.

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Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2023, 15:44:44 »
I have them in stock on an exchange basis.

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Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2023, 07:03:27 »
Hi,

we have the gauge and some of the cable but not the sensor that goes into the engine?

would that be enough?

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Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2023, 07:14:15 »
"Some of the cable" would indicate the capillary tube is compromised and you need a new one to connect the sensor to the gauge. These three parts should never be separated nor the tube (that looks like a cable) be compromised or the gas escapes and the gauge will no longer work.
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Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2023, 11:44:25 »
Thanks Cees,

Unfortunately we have inherited the vehicle this way. Do you know where we can get a new gauge assembly or a sensor and tube from?

Maybe a reconditioned one?

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Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2023, 12:21:45 »
I have them in stock on an exchange basis.

Stick just offered you one.  You give him your old one and buy a working unit from him. And he’s in the UK. 
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