I've been trying to get a temp sensor out intact and have managed to trash a couple... is there a secret? or just one of those dissimilar metals reactions and I'm screwed....not a problem getting the
The sensors usually get swedged into the hole if the retaining nut is tightened too much. There may be a buildup of crud between the head and the sender, so you may be able to free it up with someth
Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:55:20 -0400
I do believe Pat's right. BFH (big f'n hammer)is the answer. :-) Intact is not likely. --Original Message-- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+matthews517=earthlink.net@autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roa
As discussed on 311 site: http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6426&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=temp+and+sender If head is still on car it can be damaged. No mechanics would attempt to rem
Pat and Matthew are correct, I also knocked it from the inside. Too bad you can't get shape charges that small. OOH, new tool idea!!! Dave Brisco EastCoastRoadster.com Custom explosives coming soon.
I would look for new mechanics. Re-reading the 311's thread, the one who wanted to burn it out is particularly scary, or just lying...Aluminum heads and oxy-acetylene torches don't play well togethe
After I sent my first reply to this thread I started thinking about a tool that could be inserted into the water passage that could push on the sender straight, instead of at an angle. How about two