How To Install a Coolant Temperature Sensor The Right Way 

Wow, thank you for showing people how to install a threaded bolt. RU-vid is the best. I'll never get those 2 minutes of my life back

Thank you for this video. My family is going through a financial transition right now and the truck needed to have the coolant sensor switched. It didn’t drive all the way down. And this answered my question. Unfortunately I broke the sensor off so I have to take manifold off now. Praying we have it done in time. Thank you again I will be watching your extraction video

I was told that sealant keeps it from grounding in the mechanical ones

Thanks for this tip! Watched another video where the guy used tape, so that's what I did and the temp gauge keeps going up even though the van's not running. Gonna try this and see if it fixes that!

You have to use Tape on NPT fuel pump fittings in older trucks with mechanical fuel pumps. The NPT fittings will leak if you don't. That's why they changed the fittings to NPTF fittings because tape wears down and gets inside your fuel pump) engine etc ..use PTFE tape if you have NPT fittings. Don't if it's NPTF.....the threads are made to bind and seal on NPTF fittings.

Great video good points very detailed

Thank you.

thanks for the video, do you know if i have to drain coolant before doing this?

No wonder I've had a leak from there. Good video

does it matter which wire is connects onto the sensor ? for a 2 pin sensor does polarity matter ?

You don’t have to worry about it going in real tight then? Also mine came with a high temp lube, do I have to wait for that to dry before driving?

question , so is this coolant temp sensor supposed to touch the coolant? Or does that matter? Thanks for the video, bought some sealant :)

With that plug can you run a radiator fan and coolant gauge? what wires to which device? I have an older 350 with only a single port on the intake manifold.

Will red rtv high temp silicone sealant instant gasket be ok ?

Do you have to let it dry before running the engine

with this adapter the reading will be wrong... as not all the sender is in the water enough... you have to have it lower in the water... you need a bigger base on the sender... I did this,, and my gauge reads too high

Thanks for the vid I have a question though

PLEASE can I get the adapter info? I’ve a new Holley sniper and have the same intake but can’t find that adapter anywhere !!

I'm replacing one on a 2011 charger v6 this sealant should help

Hi sir..if i want to change next time,will it damage engine thread?and how long to wait this to dry

My mechanic used teflon tape on an oil sensor for my 2007 MDX. Should he have used high temp thread sealers instead? Should the sensor be reinstalled?

Thanks I needed this

Adapter info? I installed a new stand up radiator on a f body and I need a adapter for my sensor.

I would like to know the adapter you used and size of the adapter and sensor

And get ready to break off the sensor (it's hollow) when trying to remove it if you use this sealant. (I used it, and taking it out, snapped it right off at the base) .

Hey everyone I'm looking for a little help trying to restore my wife's 68 Camaro finally got most everything working again and running , one problem I'm having is as soon as I turn the key the temp light on dash comes on and stays on. Car is not overheating and runs great. Now you would think the temp sensor but for the life of me I cannot find the temp sensor there is nothing on the block or on top of the coolant thermostat housing. Any ideas ? It should be located driver side between the block or head and the master break cylinder. Please help

question . if u tight sensor in toooo much will that hurt it ? and i did i short my ecu out u think ? cause i didnt unplug battery . i cant get sensor to work . i thought maybe prongs were dirty they were lil wet from alil coolant mishap i had lil spill on it i think .

Whats the info on the adaptor?

Should u use thread lock on a plastic intake manifold??

I can’t get the ECT sensor to start on the threads

Why do you use thread sealant? Most videos would be great if people explained the "whys and wherefores" of doing something. And the reason WHY you put sealant is because....

Also don't use aftermarket part. It will leak.

Do you know the adapter size ?.. because I have a 93 cobra lower intake but my harness is a 87 gt... So I would need an adapter

where i find this adapter?

What size adapter is that?

my brother tape is excellent to use i been using it for years never had a problem...matter-of-fact its better....

What size it the adapter????

What adapter is that? Can you give me a part number

Where do I find that adapter ?

I tighten mine pretty tight should I loosen it some of just let it be thanks

Probably want to get a sensor with a longer pecker on it when you use that adapter...

No way mine will go in so easy and all the shit in the way🤕

a real mechanig never wheres gloves