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Sealant for the coolant temp sensor?

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Apr 10, 2015 | 06:55 PM

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traildog

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Sealant for the coolant temp sensor?

Should I be using some type of thread sealant on the ETC sensor?

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Apr 11, 2015 | 04:41 AM

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Mine came with some painted on the threads, like this:

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Apr 11, 2015 | 09:37 AM

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Yes all the new OEM coolant temp sensors should come with the sealant already on them. Don't need to add anything more.

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Apr 11, 2015 | 01:43 PM

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Thanks, I was actually reinstalling the one I removed when I sent the head out for machining.

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