Removing plug for water temp sensor

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Jun 23, 2002 | 02:51 PM

Silver99Z

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Removing plug for water temp sensor

When removing the hex head plug from the passenger side head -
Any tips or advice? Problems?
Thanks for any help.

Jun 23, 2002 | 07:50 PM

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Re: Removing plug for water temp sensor

It's 5/16 If I remember right. It's about an inch long with only about 1/2" actually being threads. Wear gloves if possible, to avoid the skinned knuckles and coolant. You will probably need to add some new coolant afterwards.

Jun 25, 2002 | 02:20 PM

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Re: Removing plug for water temp sensor

I used an 8mm allen socket, with a 1" extension and with the coil packs out of the way, it's not too hard to get to.

Let me warn you though if you are replacing the plug with a water temp sender adapter....be very very careful not to overtighten. I snapped off the threads inside my head with very little torque. It was the Equus(sp?) adapter

Jun 26, 2002 | 12:04 AM

TA_2001

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Re: Removing plug for water temp sensor

here is another way to do it..

works great for me..

http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?sid=217

Jun 26, 2002 | 12:05 AM

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Re: Removing plug for water temp sensor

It should be pretty straight forward to take off the plug with a 8mm allen. Since the original water temperature sensor is located on the driver's side head, you'll have to move the wiring harness.

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