Installed temp probe for dual gauge and it leaks water

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ssnjimb
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Installed temp probe for dual gauge and it leaks water

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Hello

Another problem :(

I have installed my dual gauge and it works :)

The only problem i have encountered is that it leaks from the inside of the tube where the coiled tube goes in.

The adaptor is not leaking as it has the washer (copper) installed.

What can i do or use to correct this as it is only a drip but a few miles may turn into a pint etc.

James Stephenson
I own a 1974 MG Midget 1275 in Teal Blue "Midget" is what we call him and he is in very good to excellant condition "midget" is a Chrome bumper/Round Wheel arch model.
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Post by Kevin »

Hi James I am not sure if they can be repaired especially if the leak is at the guage end, it may be worth giving one of the MG specialists a call as thats where the guage originates from and I would think that they now all the problems associated with this type of guage, fingers crossed.
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Post by jonathon »

We now install these guages with an electronic probe fixed to the rad rather than into the waterpipe, easy mod and similar costs

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Post by bmcecosse »

I assume the leak is where the 'bulb' end fits into the adapter in the cylinder head ? Should have a little seal of some sort on the bulb - but see no harm in applying a wipe of silicone and then tightening it all up.
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Post by ssnjimb »

Hello

I will apply some silicone its only a drip drip drip :(

there is no seal at all so that may be what is causing it.

The next part will be installing the oil pipe and routing it around the engine etc.

James
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Post by bmcecosse »

There should be a little copper ring seal.
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