New temp sensor - to seal or not?

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18 years ago

Thu, Oct 27, 2005 6:52 PM

I have an '85 PU w/ the 22RE engine. My existing temp sensor(for the gauge, not the FI) is intermittent so I bought a new one from the dealer. Their parts guy said no gasket is needed, and none shown on his computer, just install it bare. A call to a different dealer resulted in "use teflon plumbing tape". Called the original dealer back and they say not to use the tape as an electrical connection must be made.

I'm concerned the sensor will leak if I put it in dry. What is the correct thing to do here?

Oscar

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18 years ago

Fri, Oct 28, 2005 4:14 AM

Put it in dry. If you want to give yourself a comfort factor, look at the one you remove to confirm that it was installed without tape.

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