Need Help, broke Temp sensor in the block

[DrDJ]

I was installing a new temp sensor with my broken torque wrench and the sensor broke in half, flush with the block. The sensor is hollow and is filled with a white paste. How can I remove the remaining piece of the brass sensor without screwing up the threads in the block? I can't find a stud remover large enough to fit.

DrDJ

 

[CPPRHD265]

Go to your local home improvement store to the plumbing department. They have all sorts of stuff to remove busted off pipe ******* etc... Maybe they'll have a size that will fit. I broke the shower head neck pipe flush off at the wall, and they had just what I needed to get the busted piece out without screwing anything up. This is a pic of the tool I used, it has an off-center cam to grab the inside wall.

Tool

Hope that can help.

 

[DrDJ]

Thanks, I'll give it a try tomorrow.

DrDJ

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

I did the same thing. Luckily I'm a former machinist and I happened to have the correct size E-Z out. If you use an E-Z out gently tap it while applying light turning torque. Mine came out with no problem.