Mechanical Water Temp Guage

[93lx308]

So I just got my car running, poured water in it, and fired it up and let it warm up. Everything was going great sounded good. Then I noticed a tiny leak from my water temp guage sending unit. So I put a wrench on it and it snapped right off. Any tips on getting the broken peice out?

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

EZ out.

Maybe youll get it to work.but you may have to heat the surrounding metal as well.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

What Mike said^^^

 

[revhead347]

Easy out, or a reverse drill bit. Those temp gauges are all pipe thread. Whenever dealing with pipe thread, lay the teflon tape on heavy.

Kurt

 

[93lx308]

Thanks for the tips guys. I went to advance auto and bought a broken screw extractor. Same thing as an ez out i beleive? Anyways it worked great!! Backed right out without even any heat. Got a new fitting and Teflon taped it, no leaks!! Once again thanks. I was worried I'd have to drill and tap it.