Walker 214-1022 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender - Left

Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for GM Applications

Walker Products 214-1022 is an engine coolant temperature sender built for older Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and passenger cars that use a 1/2 inch x 14 thread light-duty temperature sender. It also covers select Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications from 1974-1990, making it a fitment-focused replacement for many classic GM cooling system repairs.

• Engine coolant temperature sender for light-duty applications
• 1/2 inch x 14 thread on many listed vehicles
• Fits a wide range of Chevrolet C10, C20, K10, K20, Camaro, and Malibu applications
• Also listed for GMC Jimmy, Safari, C1500, and K1500 models
• Walker Products part number 214-1022
• This part cross-references Anchor 8344 for the same application

Walker Products Line Details

Walker Products has supplied fuel system and engine sensor components since 1946. The Walker Products line focuses on OEM-style manufacturing standards, engineering support, and accurate application coverage for aftermarket repairs. Part number 214-1022 reflects that approach with a broad vehicle listing and technical fitment detail for temperature sender replacement work.

Detailed Fitment and Function

This engine coolant temperature sender reports coolant temperature to the vehicle’s gauge or warning system, depending on the application. It is listed across 519 vehicle applications from 1974 through 1990, including Chevrolet C10, C20, K10, K20, Camaro, Caprice, El Camino, and Monte Carlo, plus GMC Jimmy, Safari, C1500, and K1500 models. The part number 214-1022 is also associated with select Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles that use the same sender configuration.

What It Can Help Solve

• Inaccurate or erratic temperature gauge readings
• Temperature warning light concerns
• Failed coolant sender replacement during cooling system service
• Restoration work on older Chevrolet and GMC trucks or vans
• Replacement of a worn sender on classic Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, terminal style, and engine application before installation. Many listed vehicles use a 1/2 inch x 14 thread, while some applications note a 1 blade terminal or specific emissions calibration. Confirm the sender location and connector style against the original part before ordering. For body fitment, examples include Fits 1990 Chevrolet C1500, N/A; Fits 1988-1990 Chevrolet C3500, N/A; Fits 1979-1980 GMC C1500, N/A; and Fits 1975-1980 Pontiac Firebird, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Walker Products states that its engine sensor and fuel system components are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards and specifications. The company is ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified, with in-house engineering and product management support for application accuracy and technical documentation.