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| rivs914 |
 Mar 24 2021, 08:22 PM
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Hi all,
I have recently replaced gaskets, oil temp sensor and the "taco" plate on my '73 1.7. My central console temp gage was not working. Now, not only the temp gage still not working, but I am facing a major oil leak which appears to be coming from the sensor wire rubber boot on the taco plate. I took care to properly install the components ("red" oring, paper gasket and "crush washer" on the 2 retaining hex bolts) in addition to tightening them well as spec. Before I attempt to retry this experience (I will need to drop engine oil again!), wondering what could be the problem: 1- for the temp gage still not working... 2- for the bad leak I noticed... I heard that the sensor must fit the gage... I don't know if I have the correct part number. Also, wondering if the sensor threaded coupling welded on the taco plate is supposed to be oil proof? There are only a few welds and so I assume that the oil can seep between the threaded part and the plate and escape through the boot.... My theory. Thank you very much for your thought and comments! Sebastien   |
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| saigon71 |
Mar 27 2021, 07:34 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,020 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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If your not concerned about originality, just replace it all with the billet aluminum replacement sold by a member vendor here.
I battled leaks in this area for years...no more leaks with the bullet plate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| GregAmy |
Mar 27 2021, 07:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,651 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(saigon71 @ Mar 27 2021, 08:34 AM)  If your not concerned about originality, just replace it all with the billet aluminum replacement sold by a member vendor here. Well that's awful rude...tease us and leave us? |
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| saigon71 |
Mar 27 2021, 08:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,020 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(GregAmy @ Mar 27 2021, 09:49 AM) QUOTE(saigon71 @ Mar 27 2021, 08:34 AM) If your not concerned about originality, just replace it all with the billet aluminum replacement sold by a member vendor here. Well that's awful rude...tease us and leave us? LOL! I'm technically challenged posting links using my phone. Google "914world.com billet taco plate" to find it. Its offered br username 914werke. Great product. |
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| GregAmy |
Mar 27 2021, 08:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,651 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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Ah, ok it's Rich. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=342242 How far down does it stick? |
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rivs914 Oil temp taco plate leaking problem Mar 24 2021, 08:22 PM
davesprinkle This is a common leak point. A poor design from P... Mar 24 2021, 09:44 PM ndfrigi I will be waiting for the solution on this since m... Mar 24 2021, 09:53 PM Billy Bumpsteer Is it not 039101287 ?
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Is it not 039101287 ?
https://content.eu.porsc... Mar 25 2021, 10:37 AM
Jonathan Livesay
[quote name='Billy Bumpsteer' post='2902547' date... Mar 25 2021, 10:46 AM FlacaProductions
[quote name='Billy Bumpsteer' post='2902547' dat... Mar 25 2021, 11:29 AM davesprinkle
Is it not 039101287 ?
https://content.eu.porsc... Mar 25 2021, 11:48 AM 914Sixer I though my sensor plate was leaking, so I got a n... Mar 25 2021, 06:04 AM Mark Henry Most of the time it leaks because someone has stri... Mar 25 2021, 06:34 AM GregAmy It *is* a terrible design. The outer o-ring likely... Mar 25 2021, 07:46 AM rivs914 Thank you all, good to know that I am not alone wi... Mar 25 2021, 07:53 PM davesprinkle
Thank you all, good to know that I am not alone w... Mar 26 2021, 07:06 PM jcd914 The oil temp sender threads into the plate from th... Mar 25 2021, 11:44 PM 914werke Not really any further than the OE unit with cover... Mar 27 2021, 09:25 AM GregAmy Thanks, Rich.
Any chance you offer one that's... Mar 27 2021, 04:26 PM 914werke Thanks, Rich.
Any chance you offer one that's... Mar 28 2021, 12:34 PM GregAmy THanks, Rich. That's still machined with the t... Mar 28 2021, 02:34 PM jcd914 Most type 4 engines have just a steel plate with n... Mar 28 2021, 05:14 PM 914werke @GregAmy It is.
Jim :agree: In fact IIRC the ... Mar 28 2021, 09:26 PM |
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