[Roadsters] secret to pulling 1600 temp sensor intact?

[Pat]

Craig,

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 something that will 
dissolve the crud in there, but I have never found anything to do the 
job. When they have been stuck in the past I've had to use a drift and 
beat them out from the inside after removing the thermostat housing.

There is a screw in sender available that I've used as a replacement for 
the ones that use a gland nut. They have never seized on me, but others 
may have different results. I don't remember what year it was intended 
for, but I got it from the dealer.

Good luck.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake chalsted:
> 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 "sleeve" off, just removing the
> brass sensor
>
> Thanks-
> Craig
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