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While installing my new oil temp sender I snapped the adaptor off in the block.
NO, I wasnt over tightening and it didn't cross thread. Well, I guess I did over tighten it but it sure didn't feel like it when I was installing it.
(IMG:http://www.vilipend.net/~frrax/albums/Repairs/CMC_009.sized.jpg)
(IMG:http://www.vilipend.net/~frrax/albums/Repairs/CMC_008.sized.jpg)
This is the location just above the oil filter mount. And if you have a 4th gen you know it isn't a straight shot to get at, the pictures are deceiving (I used a small, easily placed camera). Can't even really see it from underneith.
I would just install the sender, however it seems some of the adaptor threads are damaged or at least some metal burrs are in the way. It wouldn't thread into the adaptor by hand and I didn't want to ruin that too.
I'm going to try an bolt extractor tomorrow, however I'm concerned with containing any metal particles and keeping them from getting into the oil passage.
I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight.

y5e06 View Member Profile	Feb 17 2005, 04:54 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88	While installing my new oil temp sender I snapped the adaptor off in the block. NO, I wasnt over tightening and it didn't cross thread. Well, I guess I did over tighten it but it sure didn't feel like it when I was installing it. (IMG:http://www.vilipend.net/~frrax/albums/Repairs/CMC_009.sized.jpg) (IMG:http://www.vilipend.net/~frrax/albums/Repairs/CMC_008.sized.jpg) This is the location just above the oil filter mount. And if you have a 4th gen you know it isn't a straight shot to get at, the pictures are deceiving (I used a small, easily placed camera). Can't even really see it from underneith. I would just install the sender, however it seems some of the adaptor threads are damaged or at least some metal burrs are in the way. It wouldn't thread into the adaptor by hand and I didn't want to ruin that too. I'm going to try an bolt extractor tomorrow, however I'm concerned with containing any metal particles and keeping them from getting into the oil passage. I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight.

z28barnett View Member Profile	Feb 18 2005, 05:13 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 360 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Missouri Member No.: 468	I have had little luck with bolt extractors. They have a tendency to snap off, then you have hardened steel stuck in the hole. Since this is a blind hole that is a big problem. If the piece isn't busted off flush, vice grips might work, I couldn't tell from the photo. It looked like brass, brass will melt before cast iron will. Heat might be an option. You might also be able to drill the center out as much as possible and use a punch to collapse the fitting and then pull it out. I wish you luck, that looks like a very anoying task.