demolished Temp.sensor

[B235R]

Hello,

i ahve a big big problem i have run in today.

First of all i am a car mechanic and i know how to turn wrenches.

I wanted to change the coolant temp.sensor on my 01 GTS today because it was broken.
The sensor turned out 1mm and then broke away (no much power)so the main unit of the sensor still sits in his place in the head,i havent trusted my eyes at this moment

Did anyone ever had this situation or heard af a sensor that break off while turning out o a viper?What can i do now?Bore it out and drill a new hole?Right now there isnt a leak from it,its plugged by itself.

Whats about relocate the sensor elsewhere,maybe directly in the radiator?
Hope anyone can chime in,last thing i wanted is to remove the head for such a small thing

regards Daniel

 

[plumcrazy]

never heard it but im sure its happened. my first call would be chuck tator 914-763-3136

 

[speedracervr4]

I would think drilling a small hole in it and using an ez out would work...easier said than done.

 

[Phun70]

Try an EZ out.

 

[B235R]

Thanks but what is an EZ? Is that the "Left-OutDriver-Tool"?
That would be a good idea,maybe that works

 

[KNG SNKE]

Google it. It is a tool that left hand drills out. Works pretty good.

 

[AZTVR]

Thanks but what is an EZ? Is that the "Left-OutDriver-Tool"?
That would be a good idea,maybe that works

Easy - out screw extractor: Screw Extractors | Bolt Extractor | Square Easy Out | Spiral Easy Out

I remembered reading a similar discussion. Here it is: http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/614842-need-help-broke-temp-sensor-block.html

Good Luck !

 

[B235R]

What a luck,i found a TORX 60 1/2" nut that went perfect in with a little hammer.
Went out easily with that
Now it shows the real temperature and also has faster throttle response it seems
Thanks guys

 

[Phun70]

Glad we could be of assistance!