When I changed mine, my foggy memory recalls the capture nut had pipe
thread which, having a taper might make hole in the nut get smaller as
it is tightened and that is what seals the sending unit. Does anyone
else know if this is what is going on?
daveS
----- Original Message -----
From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 7:15 PM
Subject: 1600 Water Temp Sender Leaking
> I am getting a leak where the temp sender is on a 1600. Any ideas on
how to
> fix it? The water is not coming from around the capture nut but
between the
> sensor and the nut. I guess the sender can't seat properly in the
head and
> I'm afraid of applying too much torque to the capture nut as I'll
ruin the
> threads.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
> BTW, my drill started smoking when I used it prime the engine for a
few
> minutes but it still works. Also how long can I wait before I start
this
> baby up before having to reprime it? This water leak is a PITA and
throwing
> my plans off.
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