so i need a new head?

[BkzTafetta]

so dumb me overtightened the temperature sending unit and broke it.....so i didnt feel like dealing with it so i let my mechanic try....he tried and only made it worse...he opened up the hole and now the sensor doesnt fit....he says i need a new head now....is this true? i've been wanting to get a built head anyways.....anybody selling a vtech f23 head?built or not??

 

[BadgerType]

a vtech f23 head

 

[BkzTafetta]

wth?

 

[knighthawk1104]

well just so you know, it's vtec haha. but i'll keep an eye out for you. too bad you won't be making 200hp!!

 

[HondaLuver83]

I would try and be a little more creative about fixing it. Got any pix to suggest how to fixit

 

[BkzTafetta]

no....not all f23s came vtech

 

[knighthawk1104]

no....not all f23s came vtech

VTEC VTEC VTEC VTEC VTEC!

 

[F23A1AT]

Drill and tap. Flush the coolant system to remove any methal shavings. And get an aftermarket gauge.

 

[almightyfargoth]

yeah...perfect title so far.

 

[finch13]

He would need to install a helicoil or timesert if he enlarged the hole. Not sure how well those hold 15psi of fluid pressure...