RE: [T3] Fuel injection troubles have defeated me so far :UPDATE

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 16 Apr 2003 at 18:51, Bryan Castles wrote:

> More trouble...    So, any suggestions on what to do when the head temp
> sensor breaks off in the head?  It broke right where the nut section
> joins the threaded section.  It was getting tighter as it was coming
> off, then snap.  It backed out some...  But it is so tight, I don't see
> any type of "easy-out" working.  Should I pursue drilling out a new spot
> for the head temp sensor... Or???

You'll have to drill it out and retap the hole. I believe much of the body of 
the sensor is hollow, so this should help drill it out. The threads are M10 x 
1.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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