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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:42 am Post subject: Temperature sender torque |
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I recently bought a 88 vanagon that worked fine for about 2000Km and then busted the expansion tank. At this time I took the opportunity to check the cooling system for any leaks or faulty electronics and I found a bunch of problems.
- Aux water pomp not working
- Aux pump sensor broken
- Temperature senders (dash and glow plugs) faulty
- Expansion cap not holding any pressure
So I bought all the parts and I'm about to install them but I got a question: Can I simply screw these sensors normally to a tight fit, or do they need a specific torque?
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:05 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender tightness |
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I have no clue if there is an aftermarket metal expansion tank that will fit your application, but I would search this out before I would install another plastic tank. When going to a metal tank you get rid of not only the splitting issue but you get a pressure cap design that is more dependable and for which replacements can be had at most any auto parts store. |
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender tightness |
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Wildthings wrote: |
I have no clue if there is an aftermarket metal expansion tank that will fit your application, but I would search this out before I would install another plastic tank. When going to a metal tank you get rid of not only the splitting issue but you get a pressure cap design that is more dependable and for which replacements can be had at most any auto parts store. |
I thought of this actually, and after researching a bit, I found a company that sells them. But then I realized my current tank lasted for more than 30 years, same as the cap so, I'm going on the cheap and buy a new plastic tank. I also bought a couple of Blau OEM caps. |
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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megamau wrote: |
I recently bought a 88 vanagon that worked fine for about 2000Km and then busted the expansion tank. At this time I took the opportunity to check the cooling system for any leaks or faulty electronics and I found a bunch of problems.
- Aux water pomp not working
- Aux pump sensor broken
- Temperature senders (dash and glow plugs) faulty
- Expansion cap not holding any pressure
So I bought all the parts and I'm about to install them but I got a question: Can I simply screw these sensors normally to a tight fit, or do they need a specific torque? |
bump!
I really need to know this. Am I supposed to tighten these sensors with a torque wrench or simply by feel? |
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 9895 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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By feel, and not too tight.
Mark |
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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crazyvwvanman wrote: |
By feel, and not too tight.
Mark |
Thank you Mark. |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:29 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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The original one lasted 34 years. It cracked on the side, a very small crack that only leaks under pressure.
New ones won't last that many years, but it's a question of keeping an eye.
BTW, I bought this Meyle one (it says original quality):
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2018 Posts: 2982 Location: MD
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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Pics of the auxiliary water pump? Is this an inline temp controlled electric pump? _________________ '87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition |
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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It's used to circulate the coolant when you turn the van off and also to help when the coolant temperature reaches 105ºC.
Here are some pics:
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danfromsyr Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:51 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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it's not that the replacement plastic tank won't last 15 years. (it probably won't)
but when it fails. it won't just weep, it very well will split and when it's the hottest.. ie. when you are working the engine and not likely at a good time.
the aluminum tanks will not fail... so no need to worry about if its's a good time or not for a failure..
it's one thing if this is a back and forth to work kinda vehicle and you have a back up to handle a delay.. it's another thing if this is a travel/vacation vehicle and to costs of an interrupted trip far exceed the savings.
nice clean engine bay btw.. _________________
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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Is that a diesel thing? That doesn't look like my engine bay. _________________ '87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition |
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:59 am Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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danfromsyr wrote: |
it's not that the replacement plastic tank won't last 15 years. (it probably won't)
but when it fails. it won't just weep, it very well will split and when it's the hottest.. ie. when you are working the engine and not likely at a good time.
the aluminum tanks will not fail... so no need to worry about if its's a good time or not for a failure..
it's one thing if this is a back and forth to work kinda vehicle and you have a back up to handle a delay.. it's another thing if this is a travel/vacation vehicle and to costs of an interrupted trip far exceed the savings.
nice clean engine bay btw.. |
I completely agree that an aluminum tank is way better.
And it's not my engine bay, it's a photo from google However I must say mine is as clean as this one since the previous owner of my van really took care of it. Still only 110.00Km on the odometer (68.000 miles)
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Is that a diesel thing? That doesn't look like my engine bay.
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Yes, a 1.6TD JX |
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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For anyone curious, I strongly recommend draining all the coolant from the expansion tank before replacing it. I was able to replace the tank without losing a single drop of coolant.
However... I'm going to flush everything soon as this is what I found in the old tank:
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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Looks like radiator sealant of some sort. |
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megamau Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: Temperature sender torque |
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Wildthings wrote: |
Looks like radiator sealant of some sort. |
It looks slimy, and it kind of was, but it was mostly mado out of small black particles, like soot. My guess is deteorated rubber (33 years tank) |
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