i was trying to install a new coolant temp sensor in my 94 runner but as i was removing the old one, it broke. the threads of the old sensor is stuck in the housing. how do i get the threads out so i can put the new sensor in?

 

Is the sensor still in there? Did you only break the plastic connector? I broke mine the other day, I swear a fly landing on it could break that thing. . .

 

the entire bottom half of the sensor got stuck in the threads

 

I got a 86 4x4...22re..! Where is the coolant temp sensor located???? Be having a heck of a time with overheating problems! New head last summer, new thermostat, new clutch fan, brand new radiator....water pump working fine! Coolant temp sensor last option! wheres it located?

Thanks
wilywin@aol.com

 

I think it's called the coolant manifold, in the 3.0 it's between the engine and the firewall

 

wilywin,on my 86 truck it's below the t-stat housing..the green sensor on the right.

 

whats the other sensor? (left) ? Also...not to sound dumb and obvious, but how can you tell if that sensor is bad? What goes wrong on the truck when it goes bad? I am having some overheating problems and have replaced everything under the sun! New head, rv cam, timing set, clutch fan, radiator, thermostat. Thing still gets hot??? And the gauge only seems to work speradically!

Thanks

 

The black plug is the cold start injector time switch.The wires on these sensors and switches are often very brittle.My temp sensor wires broke two different times on my 86 truck,As far as the overheating,I don't have a clue.Someone on this board will know.

 

Any updates on how you got the threads out??