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[xrocketengineer]

 

I would remove the sensor and seal for inspection. Look carefully for cuts or crack all around the seal with a a magnifying glass if possible. On the sensor body, look for any burrs, roughness or unevenness.     

 

Thanks, but it all looks great. Smooth, flawless. 

 

Then check the mounting flange for the seal on the radiator for any manufacturing flaws. 

[brivinci]

I received a rad, grated it had to come across an ocean, from Spares and it arrived damaged. Not to the sensor but the filler neck...still, worth a look around to confirm there is no external/internal damage from shipping. These days, it could just simply be a manufactures issue. I have had too many of those to count!!

[Elwyn]

I received a rad, grated it had to come across an ocean, from Spares and it arrived damaged. Not to the sensor but the filler neck...still, worth a look around to confirm there is no external/internal damage from shipping. These days, it could just simply be a manufactures issue. I have had too many of those to count!!

Thanks. Good to know I'm not alone. I had some feedback from the supplier. They were and are very helpful people. The advised NOT to fit the seal to the sensor before inserting it into the radiator hole. They advised to put the seal in first, separately, then the sensor, then the retaining clip. I thought, fair enough, it's worth a try. I also wrapped PTFE tape around the sensor to make a tighter fit between it and the seal as it seemed a little loose to me. So far, it's holding water, but I'm watching it like a hawk.

[xrocketengineer]

Yes the seal goes in first by itself. I dropped mine inside and I had to fish it out.