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PLEASE HELP! I broke my sensor off in my block!

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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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PLEASE HELP! I broke my sensor off in my block!

Please Help i was putting in my aftermarket gauges and i took out my coolant temp sending unit and decided not to tap into there and when i was putting it back in the threads broke off at the nut on the sensor and i have the threaded end of the sensor stuck in my block and i cannot get ahold of it to twist it out do they make a tool or do i have to drill it out? Please help?
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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Which sensor?

If it's the ECT on the water pump housing, remove the housing and then drill it out and retap on the bench.

If it's the one in the rear iron (the gauge sender), then have fun. Maybe a small right angle drill, some patience, and a lot of swearing...
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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drill a hole in the center and use an easy out
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