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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 08:51 AM
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Question removing rear head temp sensor

I've been hacking at a 1/2 deep wall socket for a day or so trying to get enough room for the wire. PIA!

any there easier ways to get them out (and in) short of buying the hd tool or murdering sockets?

i will resume chopping at it later. would love a "less character building" method.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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Your already doing exactly what I would do, sometimes you just gotta find a way.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 03:24 PM
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You're not a million miles away from what the HD tool looks like, you just need to take a bit more out and you'll be good to go. HD uses a 6 point style socket I believe.
Be patient putting the new one in so as not to cross thread it and don't over tighten it.
 
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I'm ashamed to admit I haven't changed mine out yet....

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I'm ashamed to admit I haven't changed mine out yet....

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you swapped/swapping the heads? i thought you were going 1250 with 883 heads
 
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cvaria
you swapped/swapping the heads? i thought you were going 1250 with 883 heads
Hehh!! check your other thread where I break down some of my 'costs'...

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I just zipped through a 1/2” box end wrench. Took 30 seconds and worked like a charm.





Originally Posted by cvaria
I've been hacking at a 1/2 deep wall socket for a day or so trying to get enough room for the wire. PIA!

any there easier ways to get them out (and in) short of buying the hd tool or murdering sockets?

i will resume chopping at it later. would love a "less character building" method.
 
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I just zipped through a 1/2” box end wrench. Took 30 seconds and worked like a charm.





lol, that better than paying $30+ for some wacky tool from the dealer. Good job
 
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Auto zone has a set of loaner slotted sockets. A flair nut wrench should work.
 
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