Alternative Temp. Sensor Ideas? I Messed Up...
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Alternative Temp. Sensor Ideas? I Messed Up...
So I am an idiot, and wanted to do a simple replacement of a temp. sensor on the back of my block. New sensor required the valve cover to come off to get a 6 point socket around it to screw it in. I got the cover off and was rather pleased with myself, got the sensor kind of snug and went to take the socket off and I slipped. Broke the sensor inside the block.
I did good I know. Can I tie into the sensor on my tstat so I can have a functioning temp gauge? I suppose I will take any ideas, because there is no way in hell that sensor is coming out of my engine...
Are there any options that a noob can complete in under 4 hours?
Thanks.
I did good I know. Can I tie into the sensor on my tstat so I can have a functioning temp gauge? I suppose I will take any ideas, because there is no way in hell that sensor is coming out of my engine...
Are there any options that a noob can complete in under 4 hours?
Thanks.
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From what i hear I'm pretty sure you gotta pull the head to get it out. I don't know of any way to wire them together to make the guage work I'm sure they probably put out two different electric currents. Hope you come up with something
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Or - They make a sleeve where you cut the upper radiator hose and insert the sleeve - it has a 1/4" NPT hole for the sensor.
Check out ebay.
Here's one -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130606047438...84.m1438.l2648
Check out ebay.
Here's one -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130606047438...84.m1438.l2648
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