removing intake manifold for ECT replacement. '94 940

Discussion in 'Volvo 940' started by roland, Apr 23, 2006.

  1. roland

    roland Guest

    Hi everyone this is my first post here. Its good to find a wealth of
    knowledge and expertise on these great cars. Thanks in advance.

    I've recently dumped the codes on my 1994 940 and it looks like the
    cause of my rough idle is a faulty ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor. I
    plan on removing the intake manifold to better access the ECT sensor. I
    dont need to entirely remove the intake, just move it back away from
    the block a few inches. Question is, is it possible to leave everything
    (fuel rails, injectors, throttle body, etc) on the intake manifold
    while I do this? Thanks again.

    Roland
     
    roland, Apr 23, 2006
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  2. roland

    Glenn Klein Guest

    There is no need to remove the intake manifold to extract the ect sensor
    just disconnect the connector release the pressure in the cooling system
    then remove the sensor you will lose some coolant
    Glenn

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    Glenn Klein, Apr 23, 2006
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  3. roland

    roland Guest

    The ECT sensor is under intake manifold runner #3. I couldn't imagine
    trying to get to it without pulling up the intake manifold. Again, this
    is for a '94 940. Also there are two temperature sensors under the
    intake manifold. The first, which is for the in-dash temp gauge, is
    under the first manifold runner so it is very easy to get to. Perhaps
    you're thinking of this one. The second, which is the one I'm trying to
    get to, is a sensor for the ECU, and is unreachable by any tool or any
    hand I've ever seen. Thank for the response though. I should have been
    more clear in my original post.
     
    roland, Apr 23, 2006
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  4. roland

    User Guest

    Just pull off the intake air hose and the throttle housing. If you file
    or cut the corners off the old sensor you can fit a craftsman 19mm deep
    socket over the sensor. Add a six inch wobble extension, then a swivel,
    then a 14-18" extension. Lock the whole mess with your left hand and
    unscrew the sensor from near the brake master cylinder reservoir. If the
    coolant isn't hot you can snake the new sensor and washer back into
    position with your fingers. Use a small stubby flat blade screwdriver in
    the plug to gently start the sensor into the threads, switching to
    fingers at the first sign of resistance. If you filed away the corners
    on the new sensor you can use the socket method to get it tight.
    Otherwise there isn't very much room to tighten it up with a wrench,
    even with the manifold completely out of the eay.

    Bob
     
    User, Apr 24, 2006
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