possible faulty Coolant Temperature sender?

Hi
We have a MK1 Clipper Cabriolet, and it idles fast when started, and continues to do it when warm. If we then stop the car and re-start it, it seems to idle fine. The car however, stinks of fuel. Its a carb model, with the dreaded Pierburg 2E2, and while I know loads of people will just say 'Swap for a Weber', I'm wondering if its the coolant temperature sender at fault, rather than, say, a sticky Choke.

Any ideas?

Cheers
Phil

Anyone know where exactly the coolant temperature sender is on an EX engine, '89 Clipper cabrio?
I've got a Haynes manual, but its not being very helpful in showing exactly where it is.

"philiano" said

Anyone know where exactly the coolant temperature sender is on an EX engine, '89 Clipper cabrio?
I've got a Haynes manual, but its not being very helpful in showing exactly where it is.

if its the 1800 carb its on front of the engine there are two plugs on a coolant hose the front one is the temp gauge i think back one is to do with the carb

there is no coolant temp sensor for the carb, only 2 thermoswitches. have you read my 2e2 faq yet?