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Subject:Re: Coolant Level Sensor: modify & install
From:kenneth d lewis
Date:Sat, 4 Dec 1999 19:01:11 EST

BTDT. I over tightened the sensor and ripped the head right off. Since I
was in B.F.Egypt on a Sunday I repaired it with JB Weld.  After about a
week the JB Weld absorbed the anti-freeze, became spongy and failed.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

On Fri, 3 Dec 1999 22:30:05 -0800 Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM> writes:
>1)  get a brand new sensor; turn it uppside down & swab out the cavity
>with
>alcohol + q-tips.  Fill the cavity with epoxy (JB Weld), let it cure &
>install per 2) below;
>

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