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  • Re: o ring question

    Stan Wilder · Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:10:06 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I've also cut copper washers from copper / aluminum plumbing pipe .......... takes a fine tooth hacksaw and a steady hand but it resolves emergencies...

  • Re: Dealers Dirty Deed!!!

    · Tue, 10 Sep 1996 09:20:41 +0200 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Thanks for not telling me the first time! But please use copper O-ring/washer. At my dealer I always get a box with...

  • Re: Coolant temp sensor

    pickle vanagon · Sun, 4 May 2008 18:40:31 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The TEMP II sensor uses a copper crush washer; the smaller gauge sender also uses a washer but it's not copper. -Wes On...

  • Re: Temp 2 sensor have O-ring???

    Rico Sapolich · Sun, 1 Oct 2000 10:27:09 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...be an O-Ring on the Temp 2 sensor .... the one with brass threads... for a 90 Syncro? >> Bill, A copper washer is needed...

  • Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube

    John Lauterbach · Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:01:54 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...block, fitting in question got a new O-ring as well as plenty of the copper-colored Permatex. I have two years trouble-free...

  • Re: o ring question

    Leon Korkin · Thu, 14 Nov 2002 19:41:31 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    This info should be available from O-ring manufacturers. Generaly all o-rings have to be installed in the groove. Without groove o-ring...

  • Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion

    Stan Wilder · Sat, 25 Jan 2003 23:36:06 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    The Type IV temp sensors I've installed have had a variety of big steel washers on them or copper washers on them. I...

  • Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion

    Kenneth Wilford · Mon, 27 Jan 2003 11:38:42 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...This uses a copper crush ring instead of the rubber o-ring. This sensor is a screw in type and it would screw into...

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  • Copper o-ring

    A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems

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