Changing coolant temperature sensor
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Changing coolant temperature sensor
Any tips for changing the sensor that goes in the waterpump? 93 LT1
FSM says to drain all coolant. Honestly, if I don't have to, I won't. Just don't want to get the opti wet.
FSM says to drain all coolant. Honestly, if I don't have to, I won't. Just don't want to get the opti wet.
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I believe there should be a pre sealant on the new sensor. Don’t over tighten and does not have to be screwed in all the way. Plan to stop tightening when the lock is facing the (left) drivers side of the car. Careful not to slip with the wrench and bust the plastic connector right off.
Clean up the area if need be before you remove the old sensor.
if you have not replaced you coolant in 2 years, now would be a good time. If your coolant is relatively new you can put 90% back in if you catch it in a clean bucket. I jack the driver's side a bit more higher so the coolant runs right down that shoot (I clean the shoot first) into my bucket. I always strain it when I put it back in.
Clean up the area if need be before you remove the old sensor.
if you have not replaced you coolant in 2 years, now would be a good time. If your coolant is relatively new you can put 90% back in if you catch it in a clean bucket. I jack the driver's side a bit more higher so the coolant runs right down that shoot (I clean the shoot first) into my bucket. I always strain it when I put it back in.
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Coolant is about 1.5 years old. I'll wait another 6 months flush it and replace it. Yes, new sensor has some sort of loctite on it. Thank you all
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When I changed mine, I put plastic and then a rag between the optic and the WP. Then I made a drip run out of tin foil that I placed right under the coolant temp sensor. It was tot overkill I'm sure but I did not drain any coolant for the job and no coolant ever got near the opti. Instead it ran down the foil drip run and into a pan under the radiator support.
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I believe there should be a pre sealant on the new sensor. Don’t over tighten and does not have to be screwed in all the way. Plan to stop tightening when the lock is facing the (left) drivers side of the car. Careful not to slip with the wrench and bust the plastic connector right off.
Clean up the area if need be before you remove the old sensor.
if you have not replaced you coolant in 2 years, now would be a good time. If your coolant is relatively new you can put 90% back in if you catch it in a clean bucket. I jack the driver's side a bit more higher so the coolant runs right down that shoot (I clean the shoot first) into my bucket. I always strain it when I put it back in.
Clean up the area if need be before you remove the old sensor.
if you have not replaced you coolant in 2 years, now would be a good time. If your coolant is relatively new you can put 90% back in if you catch it in a clean bucket. I jack the driver's side a bit more higher so the coolant runs right down that shoot (I clean the shoot first) into my bucket. I always strain it when I put it back in.
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You can say goodbye to the ECT and the pump at 108 ft lbs. You're in the wrong section. FSM says 17 ft lbs or 204 inch lbs.
I never actually used a torque wrench on it possibly because getting the socket on it. I just snug it up to where the lock faces me so I can see it well to release it.
I never actually used a torque wrench on it possibly because getting the socket on it. I just snug it up to where the lock faces me so I can see it well to release it.
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You can say goodbye to the ECT and the pump at 108 ft lbs. You're in the wrong section. FSM says 17 ft lbs or 204 inch lbs.
I never actually used a torque wrench on it possibly because getting the socket on it. I just snug it up to where the lock faces me so I can see it well to release it.
I never actually used a torque wrench on it possibly because getting the socket on it. I just snug it up to where the lock faces me so I can see it well to release it.
However my manual call for 17 lb ft too
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New one is in, AC Delco of course
No more service engine soon light
Vette brothers, pray that it stays that way.
I haven't started the car since Friday morning, so I guess that's why it barely leaked any coolant out. It was very cold this morning, about 28 farenheit.
No more service engine soon light Vette brothers, pray that it stays that way.I haven't started the car since Friday morning, so I guess that's why it barely leaked any coolant out. It was very cold this morning, about 28 farenheit.
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I just changed my tension pulley and serpentine belt and busted my coolant temp sensor. I noticed that my temp does not go past 142 degrees and my "service engine light" is on. I ordered a new CTS and hopefully it will fix the problem! Hope yours is fixed.