coolant temp sensor / water crossover

Hey guys~

I'm trying to replace the CTS on my 2002 3.5. But, with the water crossover in the way, it's next to impossible to get to the sensor. I want to take the crosser off, but the exhaust pipe coming from the front of the engine is making it quite hard to do. Suggestiopns?

Shaun

Its easy to take the water crossover off...The hard part is getting to it. You have to take the right side exhaust manifold off and that is the problem. My crossover is leaking just a little and I see I will have to live with it. If I understand correctly, you have to raise the body to get the exhaust manifold and there's a lot involved in doing that. Let me know if you do it and how it went.