Coolant Temperature Gauge on 3.0

[roo97ss]

I've searched and found a few threads on the sending unit being bad on the 1.8t cars.

I have a 3.0. Some days gauge works, some days doesn't. I'm assuming sender is the problem.

Few things
1. is this a common item on the 3.0 too?

2. where is it located on the motor?

3. is it the same part number to fix?

Thanks

Joe

[Laconvail]

ECT's go bad all the time. If you remove the intake pipe you can see it. Its down on the rear coolant pipe. You can reach back and get it. Should be a standard green sensor.