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I used the “cut into the plastic cowl” method to reach the oil pressure sensor, took off the plug connected to it, and removed the old sensor with the specialty oil pressure sensor socket (and lost it in the engine bay somewhere, that’s a problem for another time).
Now when I go to put the new sensor in it seems as if it’s too “thick” to thread in, when I try to put it in the hole is just flat. Pics attached.
Did part of the old sensor snap off and stay in the threading? I am at a loss and feel sick. What do I do?
Dont take this wrong, but did you turn the wrong way, ?? will its moot now. If it's that tight you better be extremely careful with the easy out because your going to have to use a small one.. if you go that route, yes there harden material so if it snaps. o'boy. GL
Dont take this wrong, but did you turn the wrong way, ?? will its moot now. If it's that tight you better be extremely careful with the easy out because your going to have to use a small one.. if you go that route, yes there harden material so if it snaps. o'boy. GL
Lefty loosey, righty tightey…bro…honestly I think I might’ve turned it the wrong way yes. With the easy out, do I use a drill attachment one or a socket wrench attachment one?
Lost the old sensor, tried to fish it out but ended up stuffing it deeper into the abyss.
You need the square head and you can find a socket that will fit it. Trust me there is a socket i've done it many times. It gives you more control and feel using a ratchet. And you can use a extension, so you can reach it better
You need the square head and you can find a socket that will fit it. Trust me there is a socket i've done it many times. It gives you more control and feel using a ratchet. And you can use a extension, so you can reach it better
Please link or attach a photo as to what you are talking about if you can
Lefty loosey, righty tightey…bro…honestly I think I might’ve turned it the wrong way yes. With the easy out, do I use a drill attachment one or a socket wrench attachment one?
I dont know if you were drunk, give me a break no pun intended.
Lefty loosey, righty tightey…bro…honestly I think I might’ve turned it the wrong way yes. With the easy out, do I use a drill attachment one or a socket wrench attachment one?
I'd be huntin' that old sensor. It looks like it broke off in the threads.
I agree, if for no other reason so that you know what you're dealing with, in regards to the piece that's left in the block. However, I agree that an EZ-out should be able to get the remnants out without too much effort, since the sensor, as you can see, seals with the crush gasket, rather than with the threads, as in a tapered pipe thread. Therefore there shouldn't be very much torque on the stub that's still in the engine. Nonetheless, BE CAREFUL!!!
I used the “cut into the plastic cowl” method to reach the oil pressure sensor, took off the plug connected to it, and removed the old sensor with the specialty oil pressure sensor socket (and lost it in the engine bay somewhere, that’s a problem for another time).
Now when I go to put the new sensor in it seems as if it’s too “thick” to thread in, when I try to put it in the hole is just flat. Pics attached.
Did part of the old sensor snap off and stay in the threading? I am at a loss and feel sick. What do I do?
OPTION1: Trying to replace this sensor by cutting the plastic cowl is a bad idea for multiple reasons. The correct method for replacement is by removing the intake manifold. Remove the intake manifold before you go any further. It will give you a lot more room to work and the ability to clean the area minimizing the contamination of the oil passages which may have happened already.
OPTION 2: You do not appear to know what you are doing. Take the car to a competent mechanic that can clean up this mess for you.
Not personal or offense intended, but it's obvious you don't know what you are doing here(based on the way you cut that hole and snapped the sensor off in the block). Before it get's worse, get someone involved that does know what they are doing. As you found out, the sensor shears easily, and a torque wrench is required for installation.
You are obviously new to the wrenching game and have made a mistake. Nothing wrong with learning, but you better get some help now before you do further damage. If you break an easy out trying to remove the broken oil pressure sensor, you are going to kick yourself in the ***. Be careful going forward.
New oil pressure sensor won’t fit?
