Sensor broke off with piece of the block :(

Khurrum · Dec 21, 2012

So we were changing out a leaky oil pressure sender and I put a wrench on it and it snapped clean off..with a piece of the block....How bad is this..? my mechanic is saying he might be able to tap the hole, install an adapter and fix it..What do you guys think?

Thanks

Valet · Dec 21, 2012

It's possible. If he says he can do it, then he can do it, usually.

:lawl:

Khurrum · Dec 21, 2012

Have you heard of this happening before? Im super shocked that it actually broke off a piece of the block...

Valet · Dec 21, 2012

Happening, yes. Happening that easily, no.

20-CG5-01 · Dec 21, 2012

I'm guessing it is the knock sensor?

2002CG3coupe · Dec 21, 2012

If he has both left hand drill bit and bolt extractor he'll get it out, but if that motor is out and I'm assuming its not.

001Stunna · Dec 22, 2012

Khurrum said:
So we were changing out a leaky oil pressure sender and I put a wrench on it and it snapped clean off..with a piece of the block....How bad is this..? my mechanic is saying he might be able to tap the hole, install an adapter and fix it..What do you guys think?

Thanks

Did you or whoever was doing shear off the oil pressure switch or the knock sensor?
Oil pressure switch is right above the oil filter.
Knock sensor is above and a bit to the left.

For the oil pressure switch you usually need a special socket for it...at least I had to get one for mine.

Most people break off the knock sensor though...not O.P.S.

Russianred · Dec 22, 2012

^ What he said. Make sure we are talking about the same thing. In any case a simple extractor bit should do the trick, whether the engine is in the car or not. Use a dremel or something.

xi0utlawstarix · Dec 22, 2012

001Stunna said:
For the oil pressure switch you usually need a special socket for it...at least I had to get one for mine.

Most people break off the knock sensor though...not O.P.S.

What kind of special socket?