Coolant Temperature Sensor

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Can I change this w/o draining any coolant? If I am quick with a cool
engine, I think that only a couple of ounces will leak out. Any
thoughts?
Thanks,
Scott
 
I did mine that way. You need to make sure that the new one has a new seal
on it, and is ready to go. A third hand to put a finger in the dam might
help. But actually I lost very little coolant - it's a small hole and will
have to gulp air back in as the coolant comes out, so it is not as bad as
one might think.
 
I did mine that way. You need to make sure that the new one has a new seal
on it, and is ready to go. A third hand to put a finger in the dam might
help. But actually I lost very little coolant - it's a small hole and will
have to gulp air back in as the coolant comes out, so it is not as bad as
one might think.
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Thats my experience. You won't lose much, just have the new one ready to go
when you start taking the old one out.
 
machado said:
Can I change this w/o draining any coolant? If I am quick with a cool
engine, I think that only a couple of ounces will leak out. Any
thoughts?
Thanks,
Scott
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Make sure the engine is not hot (though slightly warm is probably
best). Leave the radiator cap on.
 
Can I change this w/o draining any coolant? If I am quick with a cool
engine, I think that only a couple of ounces will leak out. Any
thoughts?
Thanks,
Scott
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I did it with draining a bit of coolant. My problem was after installing the
new `brass` one.......the old one was plastic......the new one I put in was
faulty. My luck goes that way :( .
Dan.
 
I replaced the CTS on a SL2 without any problems. Can't remember much
coolant coming out - car was cold.

The new sensor should have sealant already applied to the threads.


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" ..... I ain't no bandleader!!"
 
I did it with draining a bit of coolant. My problem was after installing the
new `brass` one.......the old one was plastic......the new one I put in was
faulty. My luck goes that way :( .
Dan.
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Thanks to all who replyed. I found my resolution in cleanind the
throttle body and iac.
Scott
 
machado said:
Thanks to all who replyed. I found my resolution in cleanind the
throttle body and iac.
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What was the original problem?

-DanD
 
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