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Jun 3, 2009 | 01:10 AM

SS4Luck

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Oops! I broke something

Well I broke my ECT sensor... (the one above spark plug #1). The pins are still straight and there, but the plastic coasing that the output sensor clip fits into broke. I can put the slip over the 2 pins, and it seems to stay straight, but i plan on going to the drag strip Thursday night and im worried it might **** something. I have solid motor mounts so its not like the motor is going to rock it off, i just wanted to know:
1) how expensive they are
2) should i get one from the chevy dealership or autozone
3) is there anything i should worry about??

thanks

Jun 3, 2009 | 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SS4Luck

Did the same thing when I was installing my headers/motor mounts/exhaust. Smacked it with the old manifold or something.

Anyway mine was the more expensive and harder to find '98 one and I still picked it up at NAPA for like $20 I think. Pretty sure the other one (the one you need) was cheaper though.

Jun 3, 2009 | 02:22 AM

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yeah i need the 3 wire one not the 2 wire one

Jun 3, 2009 | 09:52 AM

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put it back in and throw some duct tape around it (maybe 3/4" wide strips) and then a heavy duty zip tie really really tight. It'll work for a while.

Jun 3, 2009 | 11:34 AM

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TTT for the midwest noon crowd

Jun 3, 2009 | 11:39 AM

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I did the same thing and went on the power tour with it taped on. Over 1800 miles with no issues. At the time I just didn't have the time to worry about it and the car ran fine. Now if it gets disconnected, it will make the car go wacky because a lot of the settings are engine coolant temp dependant like spark and fueling.