Will be replacing my Temp Sender SIE-5897 ON MY 1989 4.3LX

HPLou

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And I would like someone to confirm if I need to put any sealant such as Grease, LocTite on the temp sensor threads before the install.
Thank you.
 

Bondo

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Ayuh,.... Use whatever sealin' compound Paste ya want, just don't use tape,...

It needs to be properly Grounded,....
 

hzxlvf

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I just did mine. I used Loctite High Temp Sealant. Little tube cost half what the sensor did. No leaks and it's grounding
 

HPLou

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Great Thank you for the replies.

hzxlvf
What ?Loctite P|N have you used?
 
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HPLou

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Thank you achris for the info.
And, Also thank you for your SUPER good videos. They are very helpfull.
HPLou
 
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