Trans temp sender leaking ATF
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From: Newport, WA
Trans temp sender leaking ATF
I was under the truck today to see if my oil filter wrench will fit on my PSD, which it won't. So question #1 is, besides an oil filter wrench what other specialty tools am I going to want to work on my own truck?
Question #2 is do I try to tighten the trans temp sender or just put some Teflon tape on it? When I installed it I didn't use any Teflon tape or other sealant and tightened it until nice and snug, but didn't go nuts because I didn't want to strip the threads out.
Question #2 is do I try to tighten the trans temp sender or just put some Teflon tape on it? When I installed it I didn't use any Teflon tape or other sealant and tightened it until nice and snug, but didn't go nuts because I didn't want to strip the threads out.
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Try snugging it up and see what happens. It may have backed out a partial turn. You can always pull it later and Teflon it if it leaks again.
As far as specialty tools, man there are all kinds of good things to get:
Multimeter, sawzall, forstner bits, DP tuner, AE, shorty ratcheting wrenches, $ bay garage with at least one hydraulic lift...etc.
As far as specialty tools, man there are all kinds of good things to get:
Multimeter, sawzall, forstner bits, DP tuner, AE, shorty ratcheting wrenches, $ bay garage with at least one hydraulic lift...etc.
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Try snugging it up and see what happens. It may have backed out a partial turn. You can always pull it later and Teflon it if it leaks again.
As far as specialty tools, man there are all kinds of good things to get:
Multimeter, sawzall, forstner bits, DP tuner, AE, shorty ratcheting wrenches, $ bay garage with at least one hydraulic lift...etc.
As far as specialty tools, man there are all kinds of good things to get:
Multimeter, sawzall, forstner bits, DP tuner, AE, shorty ratcheting wrenches, $ bay garage with at least one hydraulic lift...etc.
You for got the beer fridge Jason
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i didnt put tape on mine and at first it leaked but i snugged it down and it doesn't leak anymore but i will eventually get around to put some tape on there
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From: Kiowa CO
Taped my sender as well. No leaks after 2 years.
Specialty tools: duct tape, many cans of PB Blaster, lots of metric and SAE sockets, an impact for stubborn suspension parts, milk crates to stand on while working under the hood, zip-ties, BFH, 10mm socket and screwdriver in the glovebox for side-of-the-road CPS changes, and at least a 24 pack of beer in the fridge to celebrate completed mods done on the truck.
Specialty tools: duct tape, many cans of PB Blaster, lots of metric and SAE sockets, an impact for stubborn suspension parts, milk crates to stand on while working under the hood, zip-ties, BFH, 10mm socket and screwdriver in the glovebox for side-of-the-road CPS changes, and at least a 24 pack of beer in the fridge to celebrate completed mods done on the truck.
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
Taped my sender as well. No leaks after 2 years.
Specialty tools: duct tape, many cans of PB Blaster, lots of metric and SAE sockets, an impact for stubborn suspension parts, milk crates to stand on while working under the hood, zip-ties, BFH, 10mm socket and screwdriver in the glovebox for side-of-the-road CPS changes, and at least a 24 pack of beer in the fridge to celebrate completed mods done on the truck.
Specialty tools: duct tape, many cans of PB Blaster, lots of metric and SAE sockets, an impact for stubborn suspension parts, milk crates to stand on while working under the hood, zip-ties, BFH, 10mm socket and screwdriver in the glovebox for side-of-the-road CPS changes, and at least a 24 pack of beer in the fridge to celebrate completed mods done on the truck.
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Taped my sender as well. No leaks after 2 years.
Specialty tools: duct tape, many cans of PB Blaster, lots of metric and SAE sockets, an impact for stubborn suspension parts, milk crates to stand on while working under the hood, zip-ties, BFH, 10mm socket and screwdriver in the glovebox for side-of-the-road CPS changes, and at least a 24 pack of beer in the fridge to celebrate completed mods done on the truck.
Specialty tools: duct tape, many cans of PB Blaster, lots of metric and SAE sockets, an impact for stubborn suspension parts, milk crates to stand on while working under the hood, zip-ties, BFH, 10mm socket and screwdriver in the glovebox for side-of-the-road CPS changes, and at least a 24 pack of beer in the fridge to celebrate completed mods done on the truck.
