actual piece that sends the temp is stuck inside.It looks like a copper jacket with a metal piece inside.I have tried engine hot to blow it out but no luck.Thanks to those who answered before but i think i mislead you and you thought threaded bit had broken off.It`s just the bit inside. Any suggestions
2007-03-06 22:54:48 · 12 answers · asked by meldeg39 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
SORRY but it sounds like you have had it.
unless you can get it out with out cutting a hole and re-welding a plate over it then it is broke for good.
2007-03-06 23:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did the sensor break? Were you trying to remove it or did it just shatter?
This is important as you can tell if metal (alloy) fatigue or brute force was to blame in its removal !
Heating up the engine and cooling down has no impact on trying to blow the component out as it has a tapered thread and needs unscrewing.
Without being patronising , you should take the car to a garage for a mechanic to solve, you could do more damage and cost a lot more money by going down the road with easyouts.
Either that, live without a temp. gauge (not a good idea)
2007-03-07 12:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by stuart d 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to use a broken stud remover, you can get these from your local halfords. Look for the ones that look like a fine corkscrew. You will need to drill a hole through the temp sender and then screw the stud remover into it to remove it.
2007-03-10 16:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your description is still vauge buy a telescopic magnet (snap on or sealey) and see if the centre comes out (could try thick grease on a rod first) the copper tube may be persuaded to come out using thin circlip pliers in expand mode.
2007-03-08 04:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mick W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy-out, or Engine out and on the bench, and some fine delicate work to clear it. Good Luck!.
2007-03-07 07:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by ?Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a tool called an easyout looks like a thread tap but is tapered with reverse threads try one
2007-03-07 07:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by horace k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes easy fix, get a drill bit a bit small than the thred, an drill it out, then with a easy out ,remove it an then put in a new one,, but as long as it not leaking water, i not fool with it
2007-03-07 07:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot unscrew-it, which I assume is the case, then try using something sharp and hooked to pull-it out and dentists pick may do it.
2007-03-07 07:37:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a derusting agent first if you can not find it try 3in1 oil or wd40 good luck
2007-03-07 10:31:08 · answer #9 · answered by john d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
center punch it, drill it a 'tad' smaller'n outside diameter, Then 'EZ out' it. Good Luck
2007-03-07 07:17:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋