Get a new sensor (dealer part #251-919-372). It's probably cracked, and besides, its not that expensive ($11). It comes with a new seal. ~Dan ----- Original Message ----- From: "patrice b" <prb@TELEVAR.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 11:48 PM Subject: [FIX] seal on Expansion Tank sensor
> I flushed the coolant a week or so ago, and was checking the expansion tank > today (again) after driving...I'm happy that I'm not losing any level from > overflow/refill tank, and the small bubble of air at the top of the > expansion tank has worked itself out...BUT i saw a glimmer of liquid around > the edge of the sensor that's set into that expansion tank, and sure enough > when I touched it was wet. The system was hot and when I pressed on the > sensor plug it hissed a teeny hiss of air. > > Question-- how do I seal that again (as in "with what"). Also, can whatever > goop go on it as is, or do I have to take it apart and dry it? (I don't > wanna re-bleed the system. Whaaaaaaaa!) > > --Patrice > 85 "Vana Blue" > |
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