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Date:         Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:06:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4f9c42da.f074340a.1c1b.3bad@mx.google.com>
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I'e seen one where the coolant seeped up between the steel pin and plastic body to escape through electrical connection. I suppose that could be fixed by some JB weld.


alistair


On 2012-04-28, at 12:19 PM, Edward Maglott wrote:


> I have a small leak at my '86 Vanagon.  Just a seep really.  I
> removed it and don't find any obvious defect in the sensor, the tank
> or the o-ring.  I've cleaned all the parts and am just going to try
> putting it back together and see if it still leaks.  Can't find any
> torque value in the Bentley.  My best guess is just to make it
> "fairly snug" but is there an actual value listed anywhere?
> 
> Thanks,
> Edward
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