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Jan 29, 2013 | 02:34 AM

sammisty

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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

How to replace engine coolant temperature sensor for 1998 Honda Civic

Jan 29, 2013 | 02:48 AM

MRGRIM

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Re: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

its the sensor on the side of the head below the distributor
has a 2 pin plug
the will also be a single pin plug thats the coolant temp sender for the cluster

Jan 29, 2013 | 04:03 AM

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Re: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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How to replace engine coolant temperature sensor for 1998 Honda Civic

that is actally what one would type into google search

Jan 29, 2013 | 05:20 AM

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Re: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Why are you replacing it?

Jan 29, 2013 | 06:13 AM

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Re: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Be careful when dealing with fine aluminium threads and use a little sealant on the threads. Removing the distributor will make the job easier but you will then need a timing light.