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Subject:Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
From:Hector Zapata
Date:Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:32:42 -0400

Couldn't tell you about the torque value, but I has to tighten mine twice
because it was spraying more than it was seeping. Remember to lube the
o-ring before installing. Better yet, repalce it and lube it.

Hector
1990 Carat 'Ursula'

On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 3:19 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> 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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