greasemonkey Member 85 Member For: 6y 11m 15d Posted 15/10/24 12:09 PM Share Posted 15/10/24 12:09 PM Hi guys Still plotting along with my repairs at the moment. Progress is when ever I have the time. Stuff with cars takes longer than you allow it too! One thing is that I noticed the metal pipe outlet at the thermostat is leaking. What is the best fix for this? See the picture (circled part) as a reference. Anyway I've researched and there is an o-ring that sits in this bugger however there is no mention to use RTV sealant. I pulled some off that was old and that is why it's leaking (clever me) Any help appreciated as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,984 Member For: 16y 7m 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/10/24 03:11 AM Share Posted 16/10/24 03:11 AM just unbolt it and have a look if it has an o-ring or a gasket and replace as necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,893 Member For: 9y 9m 23d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 16/10/24 07:25 AM Share Posted 16/10/24 07:25 AM The o'rings go hard over time and leak slightly. With a trust 10mm socket, undo the retaining clamp, pull the tube out, remove the old o'ring, clean the pipe and the hole it goes into, give the new o'ring a touch of silicone spray to help it slide in, do it back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasemonkey Member 85 Member For: 6y 11m 15d Posted 16/10/24 12:23 PM Author Share Posted 16/10/24 12:23 PM I'll get a new o-ring then. Hopefully they don't require any sealant after installed (it doesn't leak). Thanks Puff and Keith for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,893 Member For: 9y 9m 23d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 16/10/24 12:55 PM Share Posted 16/10/24 12:55 PM They don't need sealant. Just make sure there are clean surfaces for it to seal against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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