Replacing the 2-wire ECT

[noSHO]

Ok this is an easy one... I bought the 2-wire ECT sensor believing mine needs replacing, but I can't find the damn thing!! I know it's to the right of the thermostat somewhere, but for the life of me I can't find it. Can someone snap a picture or perhaps offer a more specific description (than "to the right of the thermostat towards the firewall") of where it's at? I would very much appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[Ishodu]

Its down there a bit Its almost easier to feel it than it is to see it. Follow the tube down from the thermostat until you can feel the sensor pointing toward the firewall.

 

[noSHO]

Cool I found it, thanks. That's gonna be a real biznitch to get out... Any tips?

 

[projectSHO89]

noSHO:
Cool I found it, thanks. That's gonna be a real biznitch to get out... Any tips?

Yeah, don't break it off like Silverbullet did last week....

See http://www.shoforum.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=010129

$300 or so later....

Steve

 

[Ishodu]

noSHO:
Cool I found it, thanks. That's gonna be a real biznitch to get out... Any tips?

I just unplugged it, used a 1" deep socket on a ratchet worked great. Very small strokes but it works.

 

[Rockledge]

I ended up using a crow's foot socket on my ECT, which worked well.

Don't forget to drain a little coolant out before you take out the ECT.