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temperature switch broke off and its stuck need help. 1992 civic d15b7

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Old 01-22-2013, 03:02 PM
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Default temperature switch broke off and its stuck need help. 1992 civic d15b7

hi i was putting on a new temperature switch in and it broke off because i over tightened it. so its stuck in the head and my friend said to use a easy out but i dont know what i should do. 1992 civic d15b7 long block.
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Old 01-22-2013, 03:35 PM
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Junk it. Don't overtighten shit like a gorrilla.
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Default Re: temperature switch broke off and its stuck need help. 1992 civic d15b7

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hi i was putting on a new temperature switch in and it broke off because i over tightened it. so its stuck in the head and my friend said to use a easy out but i dont know what i should do. 1992 civic d15b7 long block.
use a smaller fucking wrench...


on a serious note though, take it to a shop. if you had to ask before knowing to use an "easy-out" or something like that you probably would be better off letting a professional do the job.
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:08 AM
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OK thanks.
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Old 01-23-2013, 01:08 PM
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Default Re: temperature switch broke off and its stuck need help. 1992 civic d15b7

And next time make sure to remember that a threaded sensor isn't a bolt and doesn't need to be tightened like one.
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Make sure you get the real cheap easy-outs. They work the best.
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