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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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Unhappy Temp sensor relocation

Well i broke the temp sensor i was replacing. 3/4 ways in and now want to relocate it. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Drill it out.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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tried that and whole sensor will not come out bottom end of sensor is stuck on and dont wanna ruin thread
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Can you post a picture of what you're looking at? The base of the sensor should be brass, so a bit of heat from a propane torch should help to loosen it.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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There is one other location possible, of course it would need to drilled out and tapped. But with Zero info about your truck in your sig AND profile. it's kind of hard to help. Please add ALL the info about your truck to both of said areas. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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i have a 2001 dak V6 3.9 stock, auto trans, 4.1 gear, 8.25 dana/spicer locker 84852. i took the manifold temp fitting out and made a controller to send a false signal to the computer. it didnt seem to help. so i just set the temp fitting on top of the thermostat MPG went up 1 point. but i think at WOT max RPM it might be pinging a little.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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I think i got the info on here now guys srry bout that. A dealer was trying to tell me that i can't move a sensor at all on a dodge but i'm thinking he was just hopng to get some business out of it.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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OK, you got most the info , Thanks. Now add the year, thats the most important part.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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ok so i am trying to do this with least amount of taking apart the engine but seems like everything, wires hoses are in the way of getting straight shot at broken sensor. if i decide to plug hole and relocate sensor is there a certain bolt type i should use
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Move the A/C compressor out of the way, remove the alt, remove the bracket they bolt to. Gives you nice easy access.
 
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