On an '87 it screws into the block right beside the thermostat and apparently requires a special Socket (Alltrade 648830 Nissan Coolant Temp. Sensor Socket)
As with all basic engine configurations and designs, the water temperature sensor is usually located inside or with the water pump assembly. To find the water pump, just follow the large diameter?æhose that comes out from the radiator.
according to my Haynes repair manual, the temperature sending unit is located on the intake manifold by the thermostat housing. It is on the left when viewed from the front of the vehicle, the larger sending unit on the right is for the EEC-IV system.
page 4-21 in a haynes manual from autozone
My Haynes repair manual states that the PCV valve on a 5.0 L V8 engine is located at the back of the intake manifold - Helpfull
That little part is buried on the intake manifold. It is not really too easy to get to but if you equip yourself with a Haynes Manual(available at AZ or NAPA) it will show you where it is,.
in a haynes auto repair manual
the haynes book states 89 in pounds
The manifold absolute pressure sensor is installed in the intake manifold it is a simple installation thread in thread out.. but it is in various locations on the manifold depending on which engine you have The chilton or haynes manual will show you.
The address of the Haynes Library is: 33 Washburn Road, Alexandria, 03222 8532
It's on top. The one for the computer is on the side. The Haynes manual (page 3-6) has actually reversed them.
I changed the manifold gaskets on my 2000 Malibu 3.1 and it is running just fine!Get a haynes manual from the parts place and the instructions are in it. The book at advanced auto is about 20.00.
You need to purchase a Haynes Manual that is for your particular car. You can get it at a bookstore or a parts house.