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Where to hook up a coolant temperature sensor on a 96?

onesic6

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I am looking for a place to hook the sensor for an aftermarket temperature sensor gauge, the stock idiot light is plugged into the T-Stat housing, is there any other openings on the head or intake that I can not see where I could add this sensor at? thanks!
 
There should be a 1/8" NPT hole at the rear of the head, drivers side. It will or should have the temp gage sender in it.

EDIT: there is also a plug in the side of the engine block on the drivers side near the motor mount, 3/8" NPT I think
 
If you can't get the block plug out try an in-line radiator hose adapter:

http://www.jazzproparts.com/AC_Autotechnic_Accessories_s/1335.htm

I found the 1 3/16 one fit the upper radiator hose. Depending on the size of the temp probe you may need to drill the hole larger (believe it's 1/8 npt?) & tap.

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