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'83 Coolant temp sensor-ECU


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Does anybody know if the ECU temp sensors for the '84+ cars will work in a '83? Pics look the same, but that doesn't mean anything. I've been searching on here and through parts stores but short of having my local parts store order both in to look at them i can't tell if their even the same size as far as threads and what not. Main reason is the '84+ sensors price is about $18 and the '83 is $55-60 online and if i recall correctly i don't think they could even get the '83 sensor at my local parts store... but that could be something else I'm thinking of.
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They are most definitely different.

They changed the thread pitch so it won't screw in.

I think they made the change so that you could no longer put it in the wrong spot.

Good luck finding a new one. I wasn't able to. I had to put in a used one.

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Thats exactly what i was afraid of, Thanks FlattopMike. I see there is one on ebay that says it's for 83' and only '83... Eh, i'll talk to them at the parts store again i guess. Every time i break down and try to work on this thing i'm reminded how 'Unique' 83's are again with this little stuff.
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