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Subject:Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:06:16 -0700

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