Head Temp Sensor Tool
 

For those who are interested, the special tool for removing and installing the cylinder head temperature sensor....

14mm 3/8" drive Flare nut socket from Snap-On:

Part# = FRXM14

I did my sensor this evening and it took 1 hour without the tool. If I had the tool, it would have been done in 1/2 hour.

I am ordering the tool to snug up my sensor ( just to check) as I used needle nose pliers on the install.

I will use this tool again in ten years. Anyone wanting to borrow it in the Philadelphia area is welcome.

Buy any cheap 14mm deep socket, and grind a slot in it. Works like a charm.

ZOANAS....

I tried that and the sockets I had were so tough I couldn't grind a dent into them. What are you using to slot the socket?????

disc cutter.

I used a Makita angle grinder with a 3" disc. I also used a dremel to smooth it out.

I just cut a slot in a 14mm box wrench. It's not like I use it for anything else.
-Chris

Like the others I cut a slot in a Craftsman 14 mm deep socket with my 3.5" Dewalt grinder. The socket was $2 or 3.
regards,
Steve

I think I used a flare nut wrench. But mine was easy because the engine was on a stand, out of the car.

I think a flare wrench would be too. It's a tight fit with a somewhat chunky Craftsman box wrench.
-Chris

Photo of the one I made with my Dewalt grinder and a Craftsman 14 mm Deep Socket? Do you think this voids the craftsman warranty? <VBG>http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1084998610.jpg

All righty then...You folks have convinced me.

I bought a $2.99 14mm deep socket from Sears....My neighbor has a grinder and we'll soon have a special tool.....

Thanks again

Sears has never voided my warranty for any of the bad ass mistakes i have used their tools for, ever.

Hey rbcsaver...

I will cover your warranty...Just return your DAMAGED tool to me and I'll replace it with a BRAND NEW 14 mm socket..OK?????