'95 LT1 engine block question
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'95 LT1 engine block question
Can anyone tell me what's between the 1st & 3rd cylinder (drivers side) on the block of a 1995 LT1?
I ordered a low temp fan kit from Eckler's and the 5/8" brass sensor that is part of the kit supposedly will screw into a casting plug between 1 and 3. The guy that tried to install it earlier today just found a freeze plug (about 2" - unthreaded). He's suggested to put the sensor in the radior hose using a nipple welded into a short tube and then inserted into the cut radiator hose and then clamped off.
I know someone else on the forum has the casting plug but his is a '93 LT1... can the '95 be different?
Any thoughts appreciated.
I ordered a low temp fan kit from Eckler's and the 5/8" brass sensor that is part of the kit supposedly will screw into a casting plug between 1 and 3. The guy that tried to install it earlier today just found a freeze plug (about 2" - unthreaded). He's suggested to put the sensor in the radior hose using a nipple welded into a short tube and then inserted into the cut radiator hose and then clamped off.
I know someone else on the forum has the casting plug but his is a '93 LT1... can the '95 be different?
Any thoughts appreciated.
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Re: '95 LT1 engine block question (JHammer)
Are you sure it goes into the block?
If you're looking for the coolant temp guage sensor, it's on the head between cyl 6 and 8 on the passenger side. The left and right heads are identical, so I believe there's a plug in the equivalent hole between 1 and 3.
If you're looking for the coolant temp guage sensor, it's on the head between cyl 6 and 8 on the passenger side. The left and right heads are identical, so I believe there's a plug in the equivalent hole between 1 and 3.
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Re: '95 LT1 engine block question (JasonL)
Exactly. The heads are identical, and the stock sensor goes on the passenger side, between 6 and 8. On the driver side, there is a plug screwed in between 1 and 3 (the same place). You should be able to just unscrew it, and bolt the sensor in. I guess you may want to drain some coolant first, as some may leak out when you take the plug out. And make sure the engine is cold.
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Re: '95 LT1 engine block question (POLOVETTE 94)
Exactly. The heads are identical, and the stock sensor goes on the passenger side, between 6 and 8. On the driver side, there is a plug screwed in between 1 and 3 (the same place). You should be able to just unscrew it, and bolt the sensor in. I guess you may want to drain some coolant first, as some may leak out when you take the plug out. And make sure the engine is cold.
