1 After market Temperature sensor leak Thu May 06, 2021 5:45 pm
Pajo
New member
Hi guys,
I have recently added a temperature sensor Acewell ACE-TES M10x1mm thread temperature sensor on the draining plug underneath next to the water pump, which works perfectly and fits perfectly from what I can tell from the way it screws in. I have fit it with a copper washer as that is what usually goes into these sort of things.
https://www.acewell.co.uk/Acewell%20Accessories%20and%20Sensors/Temperature%20Sensors/ACE-TES.htm?action=full&id=32
Although, after a day or two I've noticed it does leak a few drops a day and it seems to be getting slightly worst by the day. I really don't think I can tight it up any more, as it can break (I've broken a sensor like this before).
I am very hesitant to simply put an o-ring, as this sensor gets pretty hot as normal working temperature of 70C up to around 100C.
Can anyone advise me on this, or did you have a solution for the same problem yourselves?
Many thanks and apologies for the silly question,
Paulo
I have recently added a temperature sensor Acewell ACE-TES M10x1mm thread temperature sensor on the draining plug underneath next to the water pump, which works perfectly and fits perfectly from what I can tell from the way it screws in. I have fit it with a copper washer as that is what usually goes into these sort of things.
https://www.acewell.co.uk/Acewell%20Accessories%20and%20Sensors/Temperature%20Sensors/ACE-TES.htm?action=full&id=32
Although, after a day or two I've noticed it does leak a few drops a day and it seems to be getting slightly worst by the day. I really don't think I can tight it up any more, as it can break (I've broken a sensor like this before).
I am very hesitant to simply put an o-ring, as this sensor gets pretty hot as normal working temperature of 70C up to around 100C.
Can anyone advise me on this, or did you have a solution for the same problem yourselves?
Many thanks and apologies for the silly question,
Paulo