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"You know, you could just put a little piece on the back of the head "to hold the rear cam plug in", but make it bigger so goes over the sender part as well. Then the plug can't come out. And the piece of sender can't come out either because your plate will be in the way. As long as it doesn't leak oil through the threads (not likely) it should be fine. "
Good point on the plate to hold the sender part in. I figured it would not leak through the threads, but was concerned about the heat cycles that might cause it to come loose/leak/go into oil gallery.
"Otherwise you can try a right angle air drill or something, maybe with a left hand drill bit. Or try and JB weld a driver bit on there to back it out with. Or slot the top with a little grinder wheel. "
Interesting, right angle air drill idea. I wonder if they make any left hand drill bits for dremels, as I have a dremel and a flex shaft although I dont think there is enough room for even that. Good idea on the JB weld, I had thought about that too. Or even make a small piece of metal just slightly smaller than the ID and use permatex to seal it on the sender piece and try to wrench it out.
"With this kind of thing, I'd be the first to say sleep on it, and come back to the project when you get inspired. Otherwise it's goign to be a nonstop battle to fix it, and it's going to suck. "
Agreed. It has been slept on for 2 days now, it happened the day after christmas. I am inspired to get it done, but want to get it done right the first time. I hope it doesnt leak past the threads, as then I can move it to our shop instead of garage where parents park and be less worried about it.
have even thought of picking up another car to tool around in, remove the engine, find leaks and other misc stuff on it, although that would not be the best or smartest option I think.
thanks as always!
take care
happy new year
Luke
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