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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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hi im using a sandwich plate to get a oil temp and pressure reading on myzetec engine in my ka, i got it from burton power, problem is it wont seal and keeps leaking oil, ive tightend it up and put a smear of oil around both seals the plate to block and then filter to plate but still drips, anyone had this problem or know how to sort it, thanks al
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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on my one i have the adaptor that holds the plate on isnt deep enough for the original threads

i had to chop some of my existing threads away for it to be a tight seal and would tighten up

but i could take my bit off being a cossie lol and was easy to clean out
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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i see, i will have a look, it seems to fit tight and seal though, thanks anyway
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