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> Leak at the taco Plate, secret of the ooze...
ChrisReale
post Jan 23 2003, 12:49 PM
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Recently, I upgraded my oil temp sensor and gauge with a new VDO unit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) . I thought I had the taco plate installed right, because I saw no oil on the ground after I was done. Now, a few days later, I have a puddle of oil (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pain30.gif) . I Know that it is inevitable that this is a leak point, but what steps can I do to make sure the plate is sealed properly? The gasket is new, so I dont want to replace that. Should I use a silicone based grease? My plate actually is not taco shaped yet, and I would like to keep it that way, but I only tightened the two screws down by hand. How tight should I torque them? Any "secrets" would be appreciated (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) BTW, these smilies are kool!
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post Jan 23 2003, 01:14 PM
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Do you have the copper crush gaskets on the 10mm headed little bolts ?? Your plate should have 5 different sealing methods:

1. rubber O ring
2.paper gasket for cover plate
3. copper crush gasket for one of the 10mm's
4. THE other crush gasket for the other 10mm
5. Copper crush gasket for the sending unit

You should torque them to at least 10ft lbs.

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post Jan 23 2003, 02:07 PM
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Thanks Brad, Ill do a run through of the things you listed.
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post Jan 24 2003, 12:52 AM
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Coincidentally mine is leaking a bit too (just did the sender about 10 days ago). Pesky little bugger, all the seals and crush washers looked OK. I dunno where it is dripping from yet, gotta stick my head under there for a closer look.

On my last car, I munged up the paper gasket and just put a little strip of blue RTV in its place ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)) Worked fine...
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post Jan 24 2003, 03:46 AM
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My wife's TACO is leaking, too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) She says its b/c of being pregnant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif)
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post Jan 25 2003, 11:47 AM
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I think you told us more than we wanted to know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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post Jan 27 2003, 03:29 AM
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Dave was never known for being smooth.

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post Jan 27 2003, 01:55 PM
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Plus he's addicted to POR-15. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jan 28 2003, 05:42 PM
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You need this. Not quite finished,but you will be able to tighten this sucker down. I'ts clearanced for the O-ring when it bottoms out. We're just waiting for a 14mm tap we ordered.
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post Jan 28 2003, 05:43 PM
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How do you do multiple images? BTW, I will also tap for autometer sending units and others, so you are not locked into VDO.
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post Jan 28 2003, 05:52 PM
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Zeke, I saw your post awhile ago about this. I want one. I cannot seem to recall the tap size for the stock sender. When do you think you will have these for sale? It looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 28 2003, 06:14 PM
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Stock and VDO are both 14mm x 1.5. Others are SAE sizes. I will do any size. Availability is 30-60 days out.
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post Jan 28 2003, 08:23 PM
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hehe, finally. "Secret of the Ooze" i was wonder what that was from!

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post Jan 28 2003, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(Zeke @ Jan 28 2003, 04:14 PM)
Stock and VDO are both 14mm x 1.5. Others are SAE sizes. I will do any size. Availability is 30-60 days out.

Cool! Ill take one when available, and I am sure Korijo will want one after he see's it. Five bucks says he does...the guy is unstoppable
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post Jan 29 2003, 01:28 AM
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Yup, put me on your list.

Dropped the tin off for powder coat today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) . Pics next week.

BTW my final, last minute decision on color scheme is:

Olympic Blue w/ POR 15 gloss black (tin is gloss black, they dont have P-15 powders (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) )
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