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Old 11-04-2018, 01:30 PM
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2001 Nissan Maxima coolant engine sensor stuck
I was changing the coolant sensor and the new part is stuck in there well half of it broke off into where it's suppose to be what to do please help
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Old 11-05-2018, 04:33 AM
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Like you were turning it in and it snapped in half? Can you post a pic yet?
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Option one, drill out and possibly retread hole. Hope no metal shavings end up in the coolant.

Option B, replace coolant pipe. Cross fingers none of the other fasteners break.

Option III, leave broken sensor alone. Buy inline gauge adapter. Splice into upper radiator hose.
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Originally Posted by JSutter
Option one, drill out and possibly retread hole. Hope no metal shavings end up in the coolant.

Option B, replace coolant pipe. Cross fingers none of the other fasteners break.

Option III, leave broken sensor alone. Buy inline gauge adapter. Splice into upper radiator hose.
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