Topic: 3.0 water temperature sensor

[BLACKDOG]

I got a check engine code, and it popped up that the water temp sensor is bad.  I have no idea where it is, or what it looks like.  Can anyone give me a hand in what it looks like, so I can replace it??

[BLACKDOG [OP]]

c'mon guys, I need some help   My book doesnt do any good.  It is the engine temperature coolant sensor that is bad, ro reading a code, and I dont know where it is anyone with a 3.0 can ya help me out?

[BigMike]

Hey man, getting to that sender on a 3.slow is a real PITA.

It is located at the rear of the engine, on the lower intake manifold, all the way at the back. I think you have to remove the whole lower intake just to get to it

[BLACKDOG [OP]]

Hey man, getting to that sender on a 3.slow is a real PITA.

It is located at the rear of the engine, on the lower intake manifold, all the way at the back. I think you have to remove the whole lower intake just to get to it

according to chiltons, it doesnt say I have to, but then again, it it chiltons   I just dont know what it looks like

here are the instructions I have
1. Drain cooling system
2. Disconnect the Engine wire protector from the brakcets if used
3. Detach ECT sensor wiring
4. using a deep socket, remove the ECT sensor and gasket

do the reverse for install

[BigMike]

heh.. good luck

[BLACKDOG [OP]]

Gee, thanks mike 

[Northern Runner]

It's alot easier to access with the upper intake off. It's located in a small block that bolts onto the back of the manifold it has I believe a combination of 4 or 5 fittings and sensors in it. Good luck.

[BLACKDOG [OP]]

It's alot easier to access with the upper intake off. It's located in a small block that bolts onto the back of the manifold it has I believe a combination of 4 or 5 fittings and sensors in it. Good luck.

Thats where I thought it was thanks!  I've got a good idea of what it looks like, and I'm going to go pull the sensor off my spare engine

[Northern Runner]

No problem.. Have you replaced it yet? Does it work better now?

[BLACKDOG [OP]]

it works better now.  Still overheats, but I'm gonna replace the thermostat tommorow, and see if that helps.  I wheeled this weekend with the hood off and it was fine.