While removing the passenger side exhaust manifold i found/broke a sensor. what is it. its between the 6 and 8 cylinders. is it the coolant temp sensor?

 

fan switch... turns your cooling fans on once you reach the appro. temp

 

what am i looking at to replace this, both cash and work wise. will this involve draining the cooling system?

 

the switch its about $35 but what i did was to get a jet low temp switch which makes your car run cooler and u can get it for about $45

 

the switch its about $35 but what i did was to get a jet low temp switch which makes your car run cooler and u can get it for about $45

 

is this a dealer item or can i get it at any parts store?

 

the switchits available at most auto part stores but he jet switch i got it from a speed shop s&k

 

is the swap as easy as unscrewing the old one and putting in a new one, or is there more involved, like draining the coolant system

 

When you remove the old sensor, coolant will drain. You can change the sensor with minimal amount of coolant loos if you're quick. Have the new sensor ready, with sealant already applied to the threads. Make sure the engine is stone cold and the radiator cap is still in place. removing the cap will vent the system and allow it to drain even faster.

Loosen the old sensor, and when you can turn it with your fingers, get ready with the new one. Unscrew the old one and be ready to screw the other one in quickly. You won't need to tighten it with blinding speed, just get it in the hole and started straight.

Then again, if your cooling system hasn't been flushed in a couple of years, you might as well flush and drain it first.

 

what type of sealant. RTV?