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Old 02-19-2008, 02:31 PM
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Default quick need help i was installing a new coolant temp sensor and was
putting it in and i dropped the "u" clip down in the motor. Would a car parts store have this clip.
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Default haha. use a ziptie ... just make sure it goes through the slot and is oriented
in a way that it will keep the sensor in place
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is that a permanate fix
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Default I broke the one the lower rad sensor putting the motor back in last weekend
Autozone did not have it..local vw dealer had 'em for a $1/ea
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Probably not, get yourself to an Audi or VW dealer for a new one ASAP.
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thats what i did to mine just so i could drive it. it prob holds but i got new clips
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Default I have a few of these if you need one.
My clip broke when I replaced the sensor. I actually ended up using a piece of coat hanger to secure the sensor.
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piece of coat hanger FTW.
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Default If you wrap safety wire or any steel wire and wrap it several times so it holds the sensor sealed
it will hold you over for a while. Just make sure you twist the ends tight so it doesn't come loose. I am still running on a year old wire job on my main radiator hose with no issues.
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