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R50/53 Crankshaft sensor o ring

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Old Jan 14, 2017 | 08:03 AM
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Crankshaft sensor o ring

Is there any other place than mail order or dealerships to get one?

It's the last thing I need to button her up.

I noticed a bit of seepage and when I pulled the sensor, I found a broken o ring.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2017 | 01:06 PM
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Take your broken o-ring and try and match it at Ace Hardware.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2017 | 03:59 PM
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I just globbed some rtv around the sensor mating surface and oring. That was like 6 months ago, no leaks since. Once it bolted it back down a little loose, I wiped the excess off, let it sit for about an hour then tightened it down good. Looks good and no leak. It's not under a whole lot of pressure.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 03:51 AM
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I.put it back on with an o ring from Ace Harware and some rtv.....keeping fingers crossed.

Thanks guys.....
 
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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 07:51 AM
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Should be looking for a silicone based o-ring as they are the most resistant to the engine fluids. Most plumbing type o-rings are neoprene that are not the best.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 04:07 AM
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Ace has automotive use o-rings in the bolt section.
 
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