Replacing Blue temp sensor

[mazzo]

Hi all,

The fuel rail and the bar the hold the fuel pressure regulator block me from using deep socket 19mm at that spot. I tried using angled wrench but the space is very limited (I can barely made 1/4 turn). This is after I already removed the brown temp gauge sensor + hose to radiator. What tools / way do you guys use to gain access and remove that blue sensor?

[mazzo]

No one? Or people simply replace it during thermostat housing replacement?

[gath]

The time I did it I used a deep socket and it worked fine.

[RobDog]

I always use a crowfoot 3/4in or 19mm wrench and it works just fine for me. You just have to remove the brown temp sensor, no need to remove the radiator hose. Once broke free you should be able to turn it by hand. A quarter turn is all your going to get in that tight of spacing. Sounds like you should get it out or on the right path to getting it out. Good luck!

[digger]

I think I used a lawn mower wrench

[Kershaw]

The time I did it I used a deep socket and it worked fine.

Yeah I think this is what I have done too. Deep socket, extension, and 3/8ths impact.

[e30davie]

You also dont need to swing on it to tighten it up. Make sure the copper washer is in good condition. Preferably new but as long as its not scratched to shit it will be fine.

[mazzo]

Then either my deep socket is too tall and thick, or previous owner install something non standard, because my deep socket just cannot fit into that space...It will hit the rail right below the intake manifold...

[mazzo]

Here is the picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kfnquyn57e...01436.jpg?dl=0

[e30davie]

Yep it's tight. I might have used a spanner last time. I do remember trying bascially every tool I own before somethhng worked

[MrBurgundy]

I've only ever used a wrench.

Try taking the brown one out and then the blue one, both with a wrench.

IIRC, I'd hit it with a wrench and it should be able to loosen by hand after a quarter or half turn.