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Old 04-09-2006, 01:10 AM
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Where is the best place to buy a new ECT?

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I found one at NAPA, last time I was looking.
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Stealership. If you have a 98, you're going to need the 3-prong connector one, which usually has to be ordered at the dealership. 99+ are 2 prongers and easier to find.
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
Stealership. If you have a 98, you're going to need the 3-prong connector one, which usually has to be ordered at the dealership. 99+ are 2 prongers and easier to find.

Yeah i have the 98. I will check at the dealership on Monday.

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...coolant+sensor

This thread has more info, and even a part number on which sensor is needed. Be careful when screwing the new one into the head, they LOVE to break off in the head right where there's a weak spot on the brass part.
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I had to get mine at the dealer. I went to no less than 12 parts stores and noone had it. They only had the big fat threaded ones or the 2 prongers. I got mine in one day from the dealer....$24.00.


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i got mine at Autozone they had it in stock.
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Originally Posted by SRpwred240
i got mine at Autozone they had it in stock.
Highly doubt it was the 3-prong sensor needed for the 97-98's.

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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
Highly doubt it was the 2-prong sensor needed for the 97-98's.
98's require a 3 pronge. I just got mine in on Saturday and put it in yesterday.
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Originally Posted by Quickin
98's require a 3 pronge. I just got mine in on Saturday and put it in yesterday.
Whoops! I meant 3, just like said in post #3
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
Whoops! I meant 3, just like said in post #3
I don't understand why they would change to a 2 pronge, why didn't they just leave it the same Friggin car manufacturers
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Edit - I'm an idiot.




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