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oil leaking under Eccentric Shaft Sensor

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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 05:44 PM
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oil leaking under Eccentric Shaft Sensor

I'm sorry if it's already posted, but my search for Eccentric Shaft found no threads for my issue..
My situation is that I did an engine head job and after I put everything together, I noticed oil residue near the thermostat. I checked and it was under the sensor and I replaced the o-ring, but still leaking.. Do I need to replace the whole sensor? Anyone had issue like this? Also I can't find any info on the torque on the 3 bolts.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 06:45 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2018 | 08:15 AM
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Clean the mating surfaces and apply a skim coat of black RTV to the surface of the head and reinstall the sensor.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2018 | 04:28 PM
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Thanks, guys.
nkfry, let me try that.. I did applied light layer of silicon adhesive last time, but didn't help.
Maybe the torque setting might help.

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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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Mine is doing the same thing ... just replaced all my valve guides and planed the head. I used the o-ring that came with the head gasket set, and it leaked. Ordered another O-ring from FCP Euro, same leak. Torqued to spec 88 in lbs. When I pulled it apart, there was no sealant on the sensor flange ... just the o-ring.
 
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