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[mini danny]

Hiya guys, I've always worked on carb'ed minis, now I've got friends SPI to do today and the temp sensor wants replacing, now I know it's under the inlet manifold.

What is the best way to get to it ? Inlet off? Or can I get it to it without removing the inlet ?


Any tricks or tips to doing it ??


Thanks Dan

[scrumpix]

inlet off I believe

[RedRuby]

It can be done without taking the manifold off but is a bit more fiddly. Drain the system or clamp the two pipes to the inlet manifold. Jack car up and after removing the electrical connector, using a deep 19mm or 3/4 socket with a couple of long extension bars unscrew the sensor, replacement is a straightforward reversal and top system back up. Good luck whichever method you use.

[mini danny]

Ahh perfect guys I will try and do it without removing the inlet. If that fails I shall remove the inlet and do it that way

Many thanks

Dan

[mini danny]

It can be done without taking the manifold off but is a bit more fiddly. Drain the system or clamp the two pipes to the inlet manifold. Jack car up and after removing the electrical connector, using a deep 19mm or 3/4 socket with a couple of long extension bars unscrew the sensor, replacement is a straightforward reversal and top system back up. Good luck whichever method you use.

Top bloke did it this way and was a doddle to do

Many thanks Dan