What is this part called??
 

toyota 22r engine. On the intake manifold, there is a fitting with a copper wire, with another wire coiled over it running to (i think) my aftermarket temperature gauge) connected to it..... i tried looking in the book and cant find it.... DO YOU GUYS KNOW WHAT IT IS??? and if it could cause my temp gauge to stop working ??? thanks

I can post pics of it if it would help? cause i cant even find it on google!

Post pictures of it

sounds like a aftermarket temp probe


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