so, the above happened...its pretty flush with the block, so i don't htink i can get anything around it to get a grip....i was told about some type of screw remover...for damaged screws? any other suggestions? i know i can tap into a heater hose with an adaptor, but im worried the temp. wont' read properly like it would right in the block. i do have another sensor, that's not a problem, and the one that broke off in the block, isn't too too tight. actually i was real surprised how easy it broke, probably a combo of being too tight, and doing the job in cold weather.

any other suggestions?

 

I wonder if you could use a dremmel (or maybe a sharp chisel) to cut a slot in it. Then just turn it out with a screwdriver. Otherwise, maybe drill a hole in it and use an "easy out".

 

bolt extratractors, easy out, of counter clockwise threaded bits kits can be bought. First you drill into the center of the bolt. Then stick the counter clockwise bit in the hole, and try the remove the bolt.

Drill as big of a whole as possible. You want to use the largest bit possible, because it breaks in the whole, you are twice as "screwed". The hardened alloy bit piece is a bitch to drill out.

Breaking off bolt heads is common in aircraft maintenance.

Are you sure that you didn't just break off the plastic thing in the center??

 

You will not get an accurate temp reading in the heater hose, unless the heater is on, not much fun in the summer. If you have the beehive, that hose may work, but I don't recommend tapping a soft hose under any circumstances. Back side of the water pump housing is a much better, and permanent spot.

 

not sure what you mean by platic thing in the center. its shaped like a bolt without a tapered end...and it snapped flush with the block, so there are no parts sticking out. the part that is stuck actually has a bit of an indent in it, so im trying with screwdrivers, but im thinking drilling and using a screw remover will do it? i don't havea nything like that, but could probably get one

 

wheni mean tapping a heater hose, i mean using an adaptor that you splice into the hose, that has threads to accept the sensor

but if its that easy to just tap the thermostat housing, then maybe i should do that

the sensor that is snapped off into the housing, doesn't leak anything so its ok there

 

OMG!!! i got it out!!! i just started sticking different headed screwdrivers in there, and finally, a red robertson got enough grab, and i was able to back the damn thing out, and replace it with another one

this time i was very careful not to tighten it too much!!! YAYAYYYAAAAA!! :O :O :O

 

use anti freeze on the threads

 

antifreeze? anti seize maybe, lol

 

like my little bother calling the propane gas, the profane gas LOL!

teflon tape on the threads works too