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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Arrow Radiator tube ?

After everything was reconected after changing the breather tube fittings,I started the car and emediatly started leaking radiator fluid out of the back of the radiator tube that connects to the block. Now I dont remember it havig a gasket back there. but I could be wrong. anybody know if it does or not? The bolt are pretty tight, but it leaks really bad.
 
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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how's the o-ring for the temp sensor?
 
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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not sure? I didnt take the sensor off. It didnt leak before I took the tube off. Now the tube I am talking about runs from the back of the block over the intake maifold and connects to a small radiator hose. I dont remember it having a seal on it. but I think it should have.
 
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Anyone else know if there should be a seal inside?
 
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Yeah there should be an O ring/seal.. If you didnt see one come off with the old tube, then its stuck to the block. From what I know even with the O ring they are prone to leaking on reinstallation. I have not done it, but everyone that I know that has, has ran into a problem wether it was a bad seal/leak, etc.
 
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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I've been looking for one oneline but cant seen to find one. would you know were I may find one at? thats for the info by the way!!!
 
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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An O ring? Any VW/Audi dealer.
 
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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got it. will be installing tomarrow. thanks for the help onepoint8tee!!
 
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Well installed the o-ring and guess what? It's stil F**k'n Leaking!!! I'm So Pissed right now!! Anybody have this same problem? any solutions?
 
Old Aug 12, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Did you make sure the old O ring wasnt stuck to the block before you put the new one on?
 



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