Amber Gramps

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.

Peter Zimmermann

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.

Amber Gramps

OK, now I'm pissed. I got in that time. did the survey. disregard this thread.....

Amber Gramps

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"....

dshepp806

What are you pissed about?

Amber Gramps

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.

DRACO A5OG

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

Amber Gramps

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.

DRACO A5OG

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

MD

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!

Amber Gramps

MD, is mine not good enough for you? I would be more than happy to forward it along to you. Send me a PM with the info and it is yours.

m491driver

I just hand tightened with needle nosed pliers. Is that bad? If the sensor is bad can't you just cut the wire and use a regular socket?

Peter Zimmermann

Please tell us that you're joking!

Amber Gramps

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?

DRACO A5OG

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