Re: Wobbly Temp Sender

[Paul Bayly <thebaylys@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

John, as Alfas are metric I'd say the sender/adapter is the wrong thread.
Get the correct item, or at least an adapter with the correct thread and it
should work fine.

If the thread is actually damaged and you need to pull the manifold for
access, you could always tap it out to the next oversize, but I'd helicoil
it back to original specs myself.

A brass adapter with a taper thread might work for a time until you get
around to fixing it properly  ( Oooh a shiver !  I think I just felt Fred's
scowl bearing down upon me for that last suggestion :-)

Beatle
Oz
'89 75TS
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Watson" <jwatson2@domain.elided>
To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:18 PM


> The previous owner of my 72 GTV installed a mechanical VDO temp gauge
> that recently stopped working.  When trying to install a new one, I
> found that the threads to the rear of the intake manifold (where the
> sensor is located) are so loose, they literally won't hold water.  The
> sensor actually wobbles around when screwed in.  I tried a gob of Teflon
> tape.  That didn't do it after warming the car up.  Pipe sealant didn't
> work either.   I am really not interested in ripping off the intake
> manifold and finding ~3/4" helicoil.
>
>
>
> Has this happened to anyone?  Any ideas on how I can fix this?  Any help
> ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated
>
>
>
> John Watson
>
> jwatson2@domain.elided
>
> 72 GTV
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