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Subject:Re: Coolant bottle sensor leak?
From:Mike Collum
Date:Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:07:48 -0400

The coolant level sensor screws in and uses an O-ring for sealing.

I always use Vaseline on the O-ring and the plastic threads when
installing them.  That way, they screw in easily and the seal is positive.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy

David Bohannan wrote:
> Volks,
>
> So whilst looking for other things to replace on my 85 (since I am already
> ordering the new rubber grommets from BD) I popped open the hatch to find a
> bit of coolant pooled in the top of the coolant bottle (under hatch, not
> behind license plate). The coolant had the sensor wet and I am wondering if
> there is a seal there I need to replace or what...
>
> I wasn't sure how to remove that sensor and didn't want to break anything
> (BTDT) so I figured I would shoot a note out to see if anyone was awake
> yet?
> Its Fryedaye....
>
> TIA!!!
>
> Dave
> 85 GL "Baby Bus"
> 85 "Goldy"
>
> --
> Dave - KC9FYM
> http://fjazzbass.blogspot.com
>