Arrrg Radiator Driving Me Mad As! Need Help

[Chi100188]

alright heres my dilema lol i have bought one of those group buy radiators....superb qaulity....but my problem right now is the temp sensor keeps leaking so who ever has had one of these radiators how did u prevent it from leaking? i have already put 3 copper washers on the temp sensor in and its still leaking like tiny baby drops ? so is it that im not tightening it enough ?

the 3 copper washers are from repco size 5/8"

Cheers

Chi

heres pics of what i don't know which way should i place the washers: ps...don't mind my drawing its crap i know

the concaved or half circle things are washers and the T is my sensor

Edited February 19, 2008 by Chi100188

[Stinky Rooster]

The dish of the washer should be facing towards the radiator (away from the sensor)

Have you tried a smear of the famous grey goo? a light smear on both sides of the washer should do the trick.

[Chi100188]

no not yet but ill giv eit a try tomorow hahaha and plus i think i put the dish the wrong way lol

[Chi100188]

hmmm or should i just use 1 thick copper washer instead of 3?

Cheers

Chi

[bubba]

Use one (unless you need more because it won't screw in far enough), facing the right way with some thread tape or goo.

[Chi100188]

also one more question do we still use the O-Ring that was on the temp sensor the rubber black O ring? and do i fit that behind the washers or infront?

Cheers

Chi

[Stinky Rooster]

No - that will just cause more drama's - I would just put a decent smear of silastic under the face of the sensor

[GWP021]

thread tape is definately your friend in this sort of situation

[Chi100188]

hehe yeah i fixed it up just got 3 copper washers and put them the right way then used loctited on each face of the washer and put the rubber o-ring back after the washers and tightened that mofo

all good

[bubba]

Sounds ghetto..

[IMPORTD]

really unsure as to why you asked for advice when you went and did everything that wasn't advised...

[GWP021]

lol i ask questions i dont want peeps to answer all the time

what do you think im stoopid?

you dont think im sexy?

who doesnt like SG1?

everybodyloves me! right?

[Chi100188]

i asked teh advice is because i want to see if anyone's done it any other way.....then i noticed that i have put the washers on the wrong side so i fixed it and its working sweet

[sidewayssam]

i like ur picture u drew, looks dandy

[Chi100188]

thanks man hahah got a fan now