100-4 dashboard removal help

[rossco]

Dismantling the dash for the purpose of repainting.In order to remove the water temp guage,do I take the wire wrapped sensor tube loose at the radiator and thread it backwards through the hole in the dash or do I loosen the two screws on the barrel of the guage and pull the connection loose there? I don't want to cause myself complications by undoing the guage connection that maybe isn't meant to come apart.

 

[Randy Forbes]

Take it loose from the radiator__it's the only way.

Handle it carefully, or plan to send it off for repair.

 

[rossco]

Randy. Thanks for the quick return. I had a hunch that was the correct way. Any other pitfalls I can avoid?

 

[Keith_M]

Depending on the condition of the rubber grommet in the firewall, you may have to remove the grommet along with the sensor tube. If the grommet is mostly rotted away, you may be able to pull the head of the sensor through it (carefully). Otherwise, pull the grommet out with the tube As Randy said, be really careful, the gauge and tube will have to be sent off for repair if you break it.

Keith

 

[hubosity]

When you put it back in, don't forget to hook up the oil pressure portion of the gauge before you start the car. I did this recently and experienced an "unpleasant sensation" running down my leg!

Rich