Jodieshann
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| posted on 27/3/14 at 09:53 AM |
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leaking oil pressure/temp sender
One of my senders is leaking. It's fitted around the sump area (can't quite remember exactly where it fits). As far as i can tell
it's the threads that are not sealed. I was wondering if it's OK to use PTFE tape on the threads?
Thanks
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ChrisLeary
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| posted on 27/3/14 at 09:58 AM |
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I think PTFE tape will be fine, I've used it on my sensors and had no problems, we use it at work daily on hydraulic systems too. Just try not
to get it over the end other threads so that it doesn't tear off and get into the sump and possibly block things up...
HTH, Chris
Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer...
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Jodieshann
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| posted on 27/3/14 at 10:17 AM |
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Thanks - that was what i was thinking. I'll give it a go making sure not to tape too far towards the inside end.
Thanks
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 27/3/14 at 10:48 AM |
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for a lot of sensors the block is the electrical ground. would only work with explicit earthing.
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scimjim
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| posted on 27/3/14 at 11:25 AM |
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Is it the threads, or is it coming from between the metal outer/plastic centre section?
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ChrisLeary
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| posted on 27/3/14 at 11:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gremlin1234
for a lot of sensors the block is the electrical ground. would only work with explicit earthing.
Thats a very good point, my sensors are earthed back to the digital dash...
Chris
Don't force it! Get a bigger hammer...
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Jodieshann
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| posted on 27/3/14 at 02:55 PM |
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yes - good point about earthing. I'll have to check that. Sounds like i need some more investigation as to exactly where the leak is coming from
too. Do these things ever vibrate loose on a BEC engine?
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