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Questy
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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:35 am Post subject: Radiator Temp Swtich--how tight?

When reinstalling the radiator temp switch, how tight should it be?

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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:52 am Post subject: Re: Radiator Temp Swtich--how tight?

Keep in mind that you are screwing brass into plastic. Hand tight until the gasket touches then just a tad more with a wrench. If it seeps it is easy to access and turn just a smidgen more. Be gentle, brass beats plastic. Dave _________________ Stop Dead Photo Links how to post photos Ghia http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473 Vanagon http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537 Beetle https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert

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