93BlackZ28

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Im doing a header install and somehow the sensor at the front of the drivers side head broke but still can be pluged in. I think its the coolant temp sensor but im not sure. Can i just tape it up or does it need to be replaced?

-PEPE-

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I'd replace it, it's your main temp sensor, there is also one on the front of the waterpump, it definitely runs the gauge on the OBDII that I know for sure.

93BlackZ28

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Is coolant gunna come pissing out?

-PEPE-

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not where it broke, you killed the electrical circuit was all looks like, the threaded brass fitting in the head is the actual temp sensor (mechanical portion).

what kind of camera do you have, crystal clear pics bro.

OutlawZ

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yeah coolant ain't gonna **** out cuz u only broke the connector but it definitely needs to be replaced... call chevy, probably like 30-50 bucks if that...

93BlackZ28

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Camera is a Nikon L6.

I mean if i take the brass piece out, will it start leaking coolant? Or does the plastic sensor unscrew out of the bung?

93BlackZ28

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All that is broke is the clip. So i think the sensor will still work.

OutlawZ

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if you can plug it in and it clips then yeah you could use it..... but underhood of a car next to the engine is a hostile environment.... who knows what could happen when you're driving..... chances are before long you'll have to replace it anyway..... cuz that plastic looks FUBAR....

chameleongreen97ta

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i did the same thing when i did my headers i bought the sensor from advanced auto parts for like $15. Definately replace that because i didnt and my car overheated. And coolant is going to come out and alot of it when you take the brass fitting out.

93BlackZ28

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I should be fine if i just drain the coolant right?

b00ya4u2

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i broke mine too. but i did it to wear i could still plug the sensor in and it not come out. i eventually glued it back on with super glue and it worked. im buying a new one soon though

silver30th

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your doing the headers? where?

93BlackZ28

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My dads in the barn. We've got one side in but now we gotta deal with this damn sensor. You can stop by tomorrow, we will be there all day.

chameleongreen97ta

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when i pulled mine i just stuck my finger in there to stop it for a second and then put the new one in you wont loose that much but you will loose some

dalesguy

93, driver side, single wire, is for guage, (water pump sensor is for PCM) should be green,go to your local pick n pull for wire connector, it fits a wide variety of GM cars( go to partsamerica.com for advance autoparts for cross reference) sender is like 10 bucks. use inline splice and use heat shrink tube to seal same, beats it falling out and you overheat the aluminum head motor, also hypertech makes a fanswitch kit(195 on 175 off) that goes into the other side between cyls 6 + 8 and the connector into the main harness to PCM, that along with a 160 thermostat keeps the reverse flow LT-1 very happy( PCM fan setting is like 220), I have a 94 Firehawk and finally figured out some cool stuff, like long tube headers are a bite for speed bumps but the torque gain was awesome, I am an old motorhead, I still have my original dwell tach!!, Walt

LiENUS

I wouldn't even bother draining the coolant, get the new sensor put some rtv on the threads then quickly pull the old sensor and swap in the new sensor. You shouldn't lose much coolant

buffman

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IIRC the single wire temp sensor is for the gauge only. I still recal that the check gage light will come on if the sensor in the water pump detects a temperature way over where it's supposed to be. Get some epoxy and glue it back into place. Or just replace it.

blk97z28

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Hey Chris I broke mine I am doing PS LT's in my car that sensor I got a Dueatu and it costed me 26 bucks you have to take out your engine block coolant drain plug cuz it will come pissing out if you don't.

Formula350

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test post to see if pics show up. I'm 90% sure it's the GUAGE temp sensor.

EDIT: Bah, no pics damnit. I like cameras and was hoping to see this crisp quality LOL