coolant level sensor??

[agidius]

if I top off the antifreeze, it takes about 2 days for the low coolant light to come on. the level has maintained 1/2 inch below the level sensor for the last 3 weeks.
I see this as a leaking level sensor.
the problem is that I cant find any parts place that lists one.
I was told by someone the sensor cannot be replaced, and you must replace the coolant overflow bottle.
all replacements I have found are the standard type, with no sensor.
my overflow bottle is pressurized.
do you guys have a pressurized bottle??
I do not have access to another 6.5TD truck to compare with.

I can go to the dealer saturday if I have to.

[DennisG01]

The bottle is definitely pressurized - the cap on top is your "radiator" cap.

I've never looked for these parts, but have you tried a place like NAPA? If indeed you have to buy the whole bottle, how about LMC Truck dot com?

[rameye]

grab the radiator hose right after you start it ...does it get hard pretty quick??

misery loves company :)

[agidius]

all the parts stores around here tried to sell me the non-pressurized bottle.
the dealer wanted over $100 for it.
I ended up at a salvage yard, that had to have one shipped in from another yard.

glad to have it fixed, but it shouldve been easier to find reasonably priced.

[DennisG01]

Did you look at LMC? It looks as though a brand new one is $89.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/full.aspx?Page=113