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Oil temp sensor leaks 200 1983

posted by  someone claiming to be Skip on  Sun Aug 10 06:32 CST 2008 [RELATED]

I installed a new Volvo oil temp gauge in my 240T a while ago. I have continued to have a small leak that I didn't have with the the original oil pan plug. a close look at the plug/sendor shows a small taper just under the head of the plug. That seems to prevent me from getting a good "crush" on the copper washer. I have heard that these oil temp kits originally came with an adapter that screwed into the pan and the sensor into the adapter but I can't find any info. Anyone know? An alternative would be to machine off the small shoulder to make it look more like a conventional plug. Thanks

Skip
'83 242TI Flathood
'00 S70 GLT
'02 S60.








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    Oil temp sensor leaks 200 1983

    posted by  Stickbuilder on  Mon Aug 11 03:28 CST 2008
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    If you have a spare sending unit, I would like to buy it from you.

    Bill
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      Oil temp sensor leaks 200 1983

      posted by  someone claiming to be Skip on  Tue Aug 12 06:51 CST 2008 [RELATED]

      Sorry but I only have the one. These accessories were pretty available on ebay and the like just 5 years ago but not any more.

      Skip








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        Oil temp sensor leaks 200 1983

        posted by  Stickbuilder on  Tue Aug 12 08:08 CST 2008
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        I can't find one, so I guess I'll sell my gauge, since I don't want to go through the hassell of having to modify a stock drain plug.

        Bill
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    Oil temp sensor leaks 200 1983

    posted by  7 volvofamily on  Mon Aug 11 03:08 CST 2008
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    I have installed this kit in two of my 240's and I never had to use an adapter with the sender, only the copper crush washer. If it is still leaking try to double up the copper washer. It may come with it's own special washer. My two senders had the washer with it. Did yours come with it? Did you use your current one when installing the sender?








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      Oil temp sensor leaks 200 1983

      posted by  someone claiming to be Skip on  Mon Aug 11 03:26 CST 2008 [RELATED]

      thanks for the reply. I originally used one, then two, new copper washers. Interestingly, they didn't come with the unit. They do look a little nicked up now. I'm heading to the dealer tonight so I will pick up a couple.

      Skip







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