Help with head temp sensor sizing ...........UPDATE: road trip
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Help with head temp sensor sizing ...........UPDATE: road trip
Sorry guys, I'm gonna edit this myself before Randy V. shows up and I vanish. It was just another rant about the head temp sensor.
Last edited by Amber Gramps; 05-19-2008 at 08:35 PM. Reason: update road trip
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Douglas: The new 14mm wrench-sized sensor is correct, but so is the old 13mm wrench-sized sensor. Occasionally, when Porsche updates/improves a part they will make a change like this, possibly for identification purposes. When replacement occurs, cut the wire off the old sensor and use a regular 13mm socket to remove. To install the new (2-wire) sensor, use the special deep 14mm socket.
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Thanks Pete, you know how I get. I'm a little pissy.
So, can we safely say the old one had been on the car too long. When was the switch to 14mm?
today just wasn't a good day to stir my pot. the D.A. isn't gonna look at victom A's case for six months and will put her on the stand bacause "he has a wright to face his accuser"....
So, can we safely say the old one had been on the car too long. When was the switch to 14mm?
today just wasn't a good day to stir my pot. the D.A. isn't gonna look at victom A's case for six months and will put her on the stand bacause "he has a wright to face his accuser"....
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lets just say I got mixed signals on size. I purchased a 13mm extra deep socket and a 3/8" cutting tool to cut out a slot. Then lost it. Then I did it all over again and it wasn't a 13mm I needed to install the new one it was a 14mm. I get under the car to find that the slotted 13mm isn't strong enough to loosen to sensor. back down for a 3rd 13mm super deep. Then it turns out the new sensor is 14MM. So, back down to the super deep socket store for a 14mm. Of course I forgot the cutting tool so its now a 3rd 3/8 milling tool. This one is too thick and rubs on the sheet metal. back down to the store for a thin-wall-super-deep-14mm and back to a friends mill to cut it. I must have purchased $45 in tools and who knows in gas and time....
So, if you need the above listed tool and are also seeking permission to enter into the inner circle (it's a joke people) I would be more than happy to forward the tool.
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Hey Doug,
You can borrow my Ghetto 14MM hacked CHTS tool.
PM me your address or we can meet. BTW, I am going to the PP Fun Run Big Bear 6/14
Just don't laugh too hard when you see it.
Jim
You can borrow my Ghetto 14MM hacked CHTS tool.
PM me your address or we can meet. BTW, I am going to the PP Fun Run Big Bear 6/14
Just don't laugh too hard when you see it.
Jim
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Why would I laugh? unless that tatoo is on your head too!
I have a my own Ghetto 14mm hacked CHTS tool (custom head temp sensor?)
we could set up a booth and sell them off.
that run sounds fun. I did lake arrowhead today in fact.
I have a my own Ghetto 14mm hacked CHTS tool (custom head temp sensor?)
we could set up a booth and sell them off.
that run sounds fun. I did lake arrowhead today in fact.
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LOL,
That is a great idea about the stand but I have mine reserved for a buddy of mine to do his CHTS. Maybe after his job but I bet another member may need it.
It would be great to put a face to a name, hope you can make it.
RSD
That is a great idea about the stand but I have mine reserved for a buddy of mine to do his CHTS. Maybe after his job but I bet another member may need it.
It would be great to put a face to a name, hope you can make it.
RSD
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Hey Draco,
I just ordered a CHT sensor from Pelican for my '87 Carrera and it is scheduled to arrive later this week. I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me your modified 14MM CHT sensor removal tool. I promise to forward it on to the next Rennlister that needs it. Please send me a PM if you haven't already passed it along. Thanks!
I just ordered a CHT sensor from Pelican for my '87 Carrera and it is scheduled to arrive later this week. I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me your modified 14MM CHT sensor removal tool. I promise to forward it on to the next Rennlister that needs it. Please send me a PM if you haven't already passed it along. Thanks!
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Pete, relax. they were the good needle nosed. Not everyone has a Mac Tool dist. next door. How many guys have a customer with a machine shop open 24/7 like I do. I could punch out that tool at about $4.00 all day. wasn't it a couple bucks more for the real deal?
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MD, no problemo PM me your address I and I will send it by post unless Douglas sent it already
I tried the needle nose thing and it just doen't torque enough, my 2 cents
I tried the needle nose thing and it just doen't torque enough, my 2 cents