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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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ok i removed my intake and instead of getting new coolent lines i just cut mine and put some hose in between them. doing so i noticed a broken sensor that sits behind the intake and sits up pretty high or did. what is this thing? any help is appreciated
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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ok i removed my intake and instead of getting new coolent lines i just cut mine and put some hose in between them. doing so i noticed a broken sensor that sits behind the intake and sits up pretty high or did. what is this thing? any help is appreciated
The oil pressure sending unit is broken.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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ok i removed my intake and instead of getting new coolent lines i just cut mine and put some hose in between them. doing so i noticed a broken sensor that sits behind the intake and sits up pretty high or did. what is this thing? any help is appreciated
Since ur going to the dealer pick up the coolant lines...but the sensor is the Oil Pressure sensor...ur gonna have to get (unless u have one) a VERY tall 1 1/16th
socket. you have to take out the broken bottom w/the socket...thread the new one in till you can't anymore then put the socket on GENTLY and then put in the socket wrench and torque down....do everything very gently!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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well that sucks. is it a specialty tool or could i pick it up from sears?
i hope this doesnt cost alot.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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I did the same thing awhile back when i put my ls6 intake on. I super glued the 2 pieces of sensor back together and it worked fine for about 4 months or so, dont ask me how... But just recently when i started my cam swap i replaced it. I got one used in the parts for sale section for like $15. good luck
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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the new dealer ones aren't even 15 bux....at least here in Houston....

the tool may cost you 1.50.....they're just normal sockets....I just added the size and that you will need a tall one to get the job done right.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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i just orderd one from orileys and they wanted $24 told me the dealer would cost more. i got the socket though. i think i'll try the super glue meathod. i plan on doing a cam sawp in about 2-4 months anyway.
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oh and another thing. can you reuse the intake gaskets my ls6 intake didnt come with any so i just put in the one from my old intake. that shouldnt be a problem right?
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oh and another thing. can you reuse the intake gaskets my ls6 intake didnt come with any so i just put in the one from my old intake. that shouldnt be a problem right?
correct.
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wow thanks alot josey your help is greatly appreciated
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wow thanks alot josey your help is greatly appreciated
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