should there be a washer on temp II?

[Mckinleyvillian]

With hopes of combatting a cold start issue, I ordered a couple Bosch Temp II sensors to replace the 30+ year old one I used to replace the original. Seems like it's the right move. which is great, however, I've got a leak coming from the T-stat housing at the sensor. Is this guy supposed to have a washer on there to seal properly? The salvaged oldie I was running did not, but I'm looking at photos and it seems that some do and some do not. I'm really trying to not crank down so hard that I crack the housing.

thanks.
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85 Vanagon GL 1.9 stick

[outwesty]

Yes there should be an aluminum crush washer on it. I don't remember the size off hand but just take it to your local parts store and grab one that fits.

[ALIKA T3]

M12x1.5, so the washer is 12mm.
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[Mckinleyvillian]

thank you. I found one in my bucket of nuts and bolts and what not.

went to 4 FLAPS and hardware stores and none had the proper washer...
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[4Gears4Tires]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393421433051?hash=item5b99bea8db:g:KVIAAOSwKZBg3nMj

Everyone should have a set of crush washers.
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[Mckinleyvillian]

[Wildthings]

You can often get crush washers from the fastener section of a hardware store. You will need to spend a few minutes walking the aisles and perusing all the little boxes to find them.