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Old 01-22-2008, 08:08 PM
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Re: Fixing Coolant Temp. Gauge...

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Originally Posted by eippermx
I prefer to come up underneath the exhaust manifold with a mini-ratchet, an extension connected to a pigtail, and another extension with a deep socket to get to the ECT.

Its a bit of contortionist act to do it but takes more time setting up the tool than it does to get at the ECT to disconnect its connector and unscrew it.
On the 3800 I remove the left engine dogbone mount and the bracket. After that it is a breeze. On the 3100 much easier than that.



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