Sealant Recommendations?

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Hi folks,

I have recently replaced two temperature sensors. One in the manifold (which runs the temp gauge in the instrument cluster) and the other in the side of the radiator (which triggers the electric fans - this is an A/C car).

However, I am getting some weeping from both units. I was wondering whether any users of this forum have used any sealant product over the gaskets/seals that are supplied with the replacement parts?

I am losing probably about a quater of a litre per weekend of driving.

[darrellw]

I've used Hylomar in similar situations, with good results.

Darrell Walker
66 TR4A IRS-SC CTC67956L
81 TR8 SATPZ458XBA406206
Vancouver, WA, USA

[john 215]

Hi,

How about PTFE tape, plumber use it to seal jionts -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thread_seal_tape

Used it on many jionts etc on cars over the years

Cheers John


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Thanks. I might give a hylomar sealant a try. I'm a bit concerned that that tape might not be conductive enough for the temp sensor to earth properly on the manifold.