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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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So I should just thread it in and see how it seals
No. Use some Permatex 2B on the threads.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

No. Use some Permatex 2B on the threads.
Remember you have to make it very obvious for him to get the point.
Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Remember you have to make it very obvious for him to get the point.
Help me out here OD. You know I'm kinda subtle and have trouble speaking my mind.
Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Remember you have to make it very obvious for him to get the point.
Originally Posted by cruiser54

Help me out here OD. You know I'm kinda subtle and have trouble speaking my mind.
Oh boy....
Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Now listen. Use Permatex 2B
Again thats permatex 2b
Write it down. Go to a parts store and give the guy the piece of paper with "PERMATEX 2B" written on it.
Again thats permatex 2b
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Oh boy....
I hate to be pushy and send anyone on a wild goose chase. I'm working on my "assertion" skills. I mean Permatex 2B would work fine, but there are others. Perhaps we should explore some other avenues and get some more input. Perhaps a google search?
Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

No. Use some Permatex 2B on the threads.
OK got ya ill go get it tomorrow when I pick up the sensor

Wait I don't think ill need to get some ill check in the blazer
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The 2B is what I normally use. I have used Tee Paste with great results.

I have seen people insist on using teflon tape and can't understand why the sensor won't work. They don't understand that the sensor is grounded throught the threads, so it has to make contact. 2B and Teepaste still allow a ground contact, while sealing the threads.
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Originally Posted by bulrid8
The 2B is what I normally use. I have used Tee Paste with great results.

I have seen people insist on using teflon tape and can't understand why the sensor won't work. They don't understand that the sensor is grounded throught the threads, so it has to make contact. 2B and Teepaste still allow a ground contact, while sealing the threads.
I got some felpro black rtv that says sensor safe
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I got some felpro black rtv that says sensor safe
As far as I'm aware that's referring to chemicals that it sheds and its corrosive properties, not its dielectric properties.

Silicone (RTV) is a dielectric
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Originally Posted by salad

As far as I'm aware that's referring to chemicals that it sheds and its corrosive properties, not its dielectric properties.

Silicone (RTV) is a dielectric
So it wouldn't work so I have to go and buy the b2
Well I guess time to scrap up some money

Going to six flags yesterday broke me damn $3.50 bottles of water
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Holy crap...if $4 hurts your walet sell the jeep and get a dam huffy.
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Originally Posted by dukie564

Do you hear your electric fan kick on at 215-220? Does it come on at all?
How are your coolant levels?

It's either your thermostat malfunctioning, you're low on coolant, or your efan is coming on too late (bad coolant temperature sensor)
Yes fans (3) electric fans all pulling air. Vents in hood also.

I'm pretty sure it is a bubble in the system. Because is heats up, drops back down instantly the repeated same scenario.

Thanks.
Old Jul 15, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Holy crap...if $4 hurts your walet sell the jeep and get a dam huffy.
My wallet is empty after a day at six flags
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Yes fans (3) electric fans all pulling air. Vents in hood also.

I'm pretty sure it is a bubble in the system. Because is heats up, drops back down instantly the repeated same scenario.

Thanks.
Ain't a bubble. Probably a POS thermostat.



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