Head Temp Sensor for 1975 1.8, things went a bit wrong???help |
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Head Temp Sensor for 1975 1.8, things went a bit wrong???help |
yellow914 |
Jul 23 2008, 05:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 28-March 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 8,861 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
sportlicherFahrer |
Jul 24 2008, 01:18 PM
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Nothing to see here. Group: Members Posts: 1,088 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Tacoma, WA Member No.: 3,945 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Had similar problem on my 2.0 a while back. Someone suggested putting the sensor in one of the sheet metal screw holes close to the intake runner where it meets the head. Had to get a tap and drill bit to open and thread the hole. Also got a 90 degree drill adapter from Sears. If you have a dremel with the bendy attachment you won't need that. Sensor worked good for me in that location. Did all the work in car without takin tin off. Think I pulled the runner and plugged the intakes in the head though.
Just a last resort thought. |
yellow914 |
Jul 24 2008, 03:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 28-March 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 8,861 Region Association: Northern California |
Had similar problem on my 2.0 a while back. Someone suggested putting the sensor in one of the sheet metal screw holes close to the intake runner where it meets the head. Had to get a tap and drill bit to open and thread the hole. Also got a 90 degree drill adapter from Sears. If you have a dremel with the bendy attachment you won't need that. Sensor worked good for me in that location. Did all the work in car without takin tin off. Think I pulled the runner and plugged the intakes in the head though. Just a last resort thought. Okay you've got my attention with a simple relocation. However isn't the accuracy of the temp critical to the fuel mixture etc...? The reason I wanted to replace the origical one was when the car was "warmed up" after substancial freeway miles it started to run a little rough and also my idle dropped and the motor sometimes died...so I figured the cheapest possible fix was the Head Temp Sensor...and here we are dropping the motor!! ARRRRRGH..!!! ..lol... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
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