How do I get ECT sending unit off? 98 Civic
01-19-2014, 04:32 PM
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How do I get ECT sending unit off? 98 Civic
I've spent DAYS taking off the head to replace the head gasket and it's been one headache over another. This is the LAST thing I need to unhook before the head comes off but it won't come off.
It seems like it would unscrew but I'm not sure as it isn't budging. I've tried a 12mm wrench and it seemed to be a little big and kind of stripped it. I also tried pliers and other things but no go. I also put some PB Blaster on it.
What is it and how do I get it off? Thanks!
It seems like it would unscrew but I'm not sure as it isn't budging. I've tried a 12mm wrench and it seemed to be a little big and kind of stripped it. I also tried pliers and other things but no go. I also put some PB Blaster on it.
What is it and how do I get it off? Thanks!
01-19-2014, 04:35 PM
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Re: How do I get this sensor thing off? 98 Civic
Water temp sensor.
Put a six sided deep sock over it and it WILL come out. It's just brass and wont ever sieze in aluminum at least I have never seen one sieze, ever.
PS the wire pulls right off, just a bit snug but pulls off the same.
Put a six sided deep sock over it and it WILL come out. It's just brass and wont ever sieze in aluminum at least I have never seen one sieze, ever.
PS the wire pulls right off, just a bit snug but pulls off the same.
01-19-2014, 04:42 PM
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Re: How do I get this sensor thing off? 98 Civic
So I can pull the wire off of the nut?
01-19-2014, 05:01 PM
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Re: How do I get this sensor thing off? 98 Civic
Yeah the six sided deep socket works perfect, throw a small breaker bar on the end and be firm but gentle. should loosen right up.
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01-19-2014, 05:10 PM
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Re: How do I get this sensor thing off? 98 Civic
a DEEP socket and possibly in 1/2 drive or just use an adapter, 1/2F to 3/8M.
wait you didn't know that wire just slipped off ?
wait you didn't know that wire just slipped off ?
01-19-2014, 05:28 PM
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Re: How do I get this sensor thing off? 98 Civic
No I get that, i'm not saying he's dumb, just something's are common sense "no clip, just slip". plug wires and any spade terminal things starter plug etc.
01-21-2014, 01:11 PM
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Re: How do I get this sensor thing off? 98 Civic
It took 2 seconds to get off once I pulled the wires out
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