Head Temp Sensor for 1975 1.8, things went a bit wrong???help Options

[yellow914]

I was changing my Head temp sensor yesterday and discovered that some of the rear threads on the old one were stripped!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Now if I can get the new one to thread in:

First Question: If it doesn't thread all ther way in, will it cause sensor issues?

Second Question: How do I get the friggin thing to thread with that wire sticking out of the back!

Third: I think I already know...Will I have to drop the engine out to re-tap it worse case senario? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Thanks Scott

[r_towle]

If you want to remove the head tin you need to remove the intake and a few other things are are pretty self explanitory once you start working on it.

It takes about 1-2 hours first time to remove the engine.
45 minutes after you have done it a few times.

The project that you are undertaking...if it need drilling...will be alot easier and more accurate with the motor removed from the car.
Getting the correct angle with tools is not that simple with the motor in the car.

the motor comes out with muffler etc all attached...so its really worth the time to drop it and do the job right.

You can probably get a tap in there while the motor is in the car, but you will probably not be able to use a standard tap wrench...instead you will have to jam a socket on the end (tap is square headed...)


Rich