Oil Adaptor Problem.

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

I have one of the oil pressure adaptors where the sender screws into the side and the switch screws into the end.

 

What is the correct way to install? I have tried twice and can't stop it leaking (badly)

 

I can't quite see where exactly it's coming from but it's deffo the adaptor.

 

Any advise?

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

Parallel threads seal on the "face" and so need a copper or dowty washer. Tapered threads seal on the thread and need thread tape (PTFE).

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

So, I understand what you are saying.

 

I have 3 washers on the end of the adaptor, and some RTV for good measure. I have a fibre washer or two on the pressure sender and a copper washer on the switch on the end (this appears to be good)

 

What's next? (Other than strip out the radiator AGAIN to sort it...)

[pugpete1108 62 1 Cars]

I found plenty if ptfe did the trick on mine and a copper washer on both end connections.

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

I'm in the garage as we speak seeing if I have PTFE still.

 

I do.

 

Sort that again tonight!

[j_turnell 137 3 Cars]

I've always used pipe seal made by wurth great stuff.

[deathbringer929 49 1 Cars]

i just used ptfe tape on mine been fine for over a year with no copper washers. just do what it stands for and Put The F***** Everywhere, any pumber would tell you that.

[stu8v 68 1 Cars]

i just used ptfe tape on mine been fine for over a year with no copper washers. just do what it stands for and Put The F***** Everywhere, any pumber would tell you that.

 

Except when it goes floating around your engine and then "kills" it.......

 

Its the devil, much like excessive silicone and RTV.....

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

Well, a small amount of PTFE and we are no longer leaking.

 

TA!