[Vwdiesel] 81 Rabbit leaky coolant temp sender

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/3/2008 12:51:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
scameron at storm.ca writes:

> Get another frost plug block heater, follow instructions,
> yank/pry/unscrew old one, catch coolant in kitty litter pan.  Install new
> one, replace coolant, check for leaks, drive on.
> 

  Might be able to just put in new o-rings on the bolt and around it.
 They're tricky to remove.  If you back the bolt out too far, the 
keeper will drop into the block.  Loosen and do a lot of jiggling, 
prodding with a wire or screwdriver, etc.
    Loren


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