Map sensor screw is rounded...any advice to get it out? Vise grips don't fit well with the wiring harness and the fuel rail in the way...might have to find a smaller pair.

Tried the closest fitting allen wrench (4mm) with JB Weld dobbed on the end. Looks like I got an air bubble in the way and didn't get the allen wrench all the way in. I installed it on a hot engine and let it sit overnight. JB Weld seemed cured overnight but whole thing popped out of the screw head when I tried to turn it. I think I'll spend more time cleaning and try that method again. It seems like it has the best chance of working to me. Anyone else have other ideas?

I've considered an EZ Out, but I'm afraid I'll snap the head off the screw like that!

Jon

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2005 Liberty Sport CRD
Cleaned MAP sensor, ORM, ELM327 Bluetooth OBDII reader with Torque Pro, USA Spec PA-11CHR iPod adapter (used Aux input for Pandora!)
Awaiting install: EVIC, air cleaner hose, and Saikou Michi Catch Can (like a Provent)

Did you hear about the guy who was hooked on brake fluid?
He swears he can stop any time.

Being a aircraft Mechanic i have to use EZ outs all the time. Get a small one. Use a small drill bit. No larger than the end of the EZ out. Drill slowly, about 1/8 inch deep. Insert the EZ out and tap on it lightly. Using a T handle or vise grips turn the EZ out. If it dose not grab the screw drill it a bit deeper.

I have taken thousands of screws out this way.

Good luck.

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05 Liberty CRD Sport with Leather 115k
GDE ECO, No EGR, no FCV, (system gone)
Oil Drain plug P/N 090-039
K&N Air Filter, 2nd gen Fuel filter head
NEW Rockers & lifters
Mobil 1 0w-40
Stant 13519 195 deg inline Thermostat.
0 281 002 845 MAP
Etecno GX3123 7v Glow Plugs
Advance Gold 800CCA Battery
Traded it for a Quality VW TDI

If all else fails sacrifice the map sensor to get more screw to get a grip on.

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My CRD Build Thread
Soon to Come:more lights

How much is a new map sensor?

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2005 Liberty Sport CRD
Cleaned MAP sensor, ORM, ELM327 Bluetooth OBDII reader with Torque Pro, USA Spec PA-11CHR iPod adapter (used Aux input for Pandora!)
Awaiting install: EVIC, air cleaner hose, and Saikou Michi Catch Can (like a Provent)

Did you hear about the guy who was hooked on brake fluid?
He swears he can stop any time.

Bolt extractor.

$65.95 at Summit Racing...had to buy one the first time I went to clean mine the top half of the sensor came off and the actual "sensor" stayed in the intake manifold...

napa has one that can be order for about $40 but didn't trust it cus it was some off brand made in India

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bch-0281002437

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2005 Jeep Liberty CRD 2.8L 179,xxx mi. 2nd owner 8/2012
Daily Driver, full factory skids/hitch
GDE Hot Tune, GDE Trans Tune, ARP Studs, Timing Belt/Rockers done at 123,730
Weeks Intake, Samco hoses, 2nd gen fuel head, EHM, Fumoto 102, Mobil 1 5W-40 TDT-oil, M1-301, Inline 195 T-stat, GX3123 7V Steel
Jeep = Just Empty Every Pocket

I had that same problem on my 2202 Export CRD which is different in that it uses two smaller hex allen screws...one was totaly rounded by the dealers as i am the only owner.

I got it out by using a sharp chisel to hammer in a groove on the circumference of the bolt head.
Then use the chisel or flat screwdriver to hammer that groove sideways so as to drive the screw in the anti-clockwise direction.....used to do this often when I was fixing mainframe compute peripherals.

Otherwise use a small Easi-Out as suggested...if you drill too deep then use a magnet to pick up any metal particles.

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2002 Export CRD 2.5 Sport

I just got one from GM parts online for $28. Check back 3 weeks ago. There was a thread on this.

DOC

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2005 KJ CRD Ltd Detroit TrueTrac Bilsteins G2 GDE "HOT" ECU GDE TCM "Tow Tune" "euro" TC SEGR Weeks Elbow New HG at 130K ARPs Clean CAT aFe Filter Magnaflow Exhaust EHM Cumminos In-Tank Lift Pump Hayden Fan Clutch Nylon Fan VH Enabled with GDE lower shutoff point Recalibrated Temp Gauge Tekonsha Prodigy Sears P-1 ZDDP

Actually you can get it for 20 bucks if you look for the same under ford part number.

Do you have the Ford number or model info?

Thanks!

DOC

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2005 KJ CRD Ltd Detroit TrueTrac Bilsteins G2 GDE "HOT" ECU GDE TCM "Tow Tune" "euro" TC SEGR Weeks Elbow New HG at 130K ARPs Clean CAT aFe Filter Magnaflow Exhaust EHM Cumminos In-Tank Lift Pump Hayden Fan Clutch Nylon Fan VH Enabled with GDE lower shutoff point Recalibrated Temp Gauge Tekonsha Prodigy Sears P-1 ZDDP

See viewtopic.php?f=5&t=74785 for PN

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Sold to LOST member my 05 Ltd, GDE Stg II turbo + TCM tune, SunCoast TC w. Transgo kit, Steiger window regulators, Samcos, Fumoto valve, 2nd gen filter head with Lub. Spec. bleeder, Hayden clutch & 11 blade fan, inverted spare, P-1 battery, BF Goodrich Long Trail TAs, Etecno1 glow plugs, timing belt at 50K miles/8 yrs

That's the thread I was referring to regarding the GM part number.

So what's with Ford having the same part for less?

DOC

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2005 KJ CRD Ltd Detroit TrueTrac Bilsteins G2 GDE "HOT" ECU GDE TCM "Tow Tune" "euro" TC SEGR Weeks Elbow New HG at 130K ARPs Clean CAT aFe Filter Magnaflow Exhaust EHM Cumminos In-Tank Lift Pump Hayden Fan Clutch Nylon Fan VH Enabled with GDE lower shutoff point Recalibrated Temp Gauge Tekonsha Prodigy Sears P-1 ZDDP

I can verify this. I got the GM one for $20 shipped. You don't need to order the gasket, it comes with one. Trust me.

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Silver 2006 KJ 2.8L CRD Limited:
GDE ECO Tune / Fumoto Valve / E-Tecno GX3123 7v Glow Plugs / 2nd Gen Fuel Head / Mishimoto RED Hoses / Rockers/Lifters @ 114k / Hayden FC + 11 Blade Nylon / Sears P1 Battery / Transgo 45RFE-HD2 Reprogramming Kit / Timken Front Bearings