Another 6637 & temp sensor ?

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Feb 15, 2008 | 07:46 PM

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F350-6

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Originally Posted by Meatco1

This is exactly what I did (with a 3.5" long, 4" diameter elbowed exhaust pipe). And, actually it does look like a factory job.

I would be happy to post a photo, but am computer challenged!! Sorry

Drilled a hole in the pipe, installed a rubber gromet, along with a dab of silicone, zip tied tight until dry (then cut & remove zip tie), inserted sensor, installed the wire wrap (like factory) over wires, and, Walla !!

It's done

Does not leak, looks like OEM, and simple

Richard

Does your rubber grommet fit nice and tight. I personally would not trust a dab of silicone on dissimilar materials to provide an airtight connection.

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:56 PM

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c00nhunterjoe

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i just stuck my iat in the inner fender

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:34 PM

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It is absolutely tight. There is no leak whatsoever!

Richard

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by F350-6

Does your rubber grommet fit nice and tight. I personally would not trust a dab of silicone on dissimilar materials to provide an airtight connection.

Not to be a _____, but how many people have had their 6637 fall off their pipe??? (Pete has several times and I have heard of others) So I guess I don't see this as a huge "dirty air inducing" problem. (at least not any worse than doing the 6637) I have never seen anyone silicone between two pieces of silicone?!? Most of the time it is used between dissimilar materials.

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:10 PM

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Guys,

There is no pressure blowing the gasket, or sensor out. The flow is going the other way, remember the turbo is sucking air thru the filter assembly, hence the the gasket, and sensor are being pulled tighter, not being pushed out.

Do what you wish. Use your own imaganation as to how to connect, or not connect the sensor. But, for me, this works just fine!

Richard

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sflem849

Sorry. I've just got a personal distaste for silicone in most applications I'm used to dealing with. By dissimilar I was referring to items with different expansion/contraction rates in the presence of heat. Silicone has great elastomeric and cohesive properties, but in my opinion leaves something to be desired in the adhesive category.

It might work fine in this application, and as long as the rubber grommet fits tight there should be no worries.

Feb 15, 2008 | 10:02 PM

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00Dave

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OK. I think I'll try to mount the air sensor in the 4" pipe. Sounds like all I need is a grommet and a good tight fit to ensure no infiltration. Kwik, I like your idea of a vacuum gauge! Thanks to all of you for your ideas and replies. Most beneficial!

Feb 15, 2008 | 10:20 PM

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F350-6:

I'm not trying to convince you to do this. I'm just stating a fact that this setup does not leak.

I'm a big believer in "Each to his own"

Richard