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Old Jun 13, 2022 | 10:30 AM
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Coolant Temperature Sender

I am about to replace the sender on my '84 T/A 305 with a new one. There is teflon tape on the threads of the new sender. I think the tape should be removed & pipe thread stick compound be placed on the threads as the tape can mess up the grounding of the new sender. Yes or No?
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Old Jun 13, 2022 | 10:56 AM
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Re: Coolant Temperature Sender

I usually have better luck with the tape for actual sealing.
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Old Jun 14, 2022 | 01:30 PM
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Re: Coolant Temperature Sender

I've always used teflon tape for them, never had a problem.
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 10:28 AM
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Re: Coolant Temperature Sender

Thanks guys.
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