This is another of those many locations where I like to use Teflon tape to
prevent seizing of the nut to its mating threads due to corrosion, mineral
deposits, etc.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA Delegate at Large
Havelock, NC
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From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David P
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 8:05 AM
To: healeymanjim; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] coolant sensor nut
I do the same, but add a hose clamp around the cut in the socket so it
won't spread around the nut when pressure is applied. Works for me. DP
On 2/6/2019 8:40 PM, healeymanjim wrote:
> i took a good quality long 5/8 socket and cut a slot in it about one and a
half inches long. i always soak the nut for a few
> days in penetrating oil. still have a problem sometimes and have to work
it back and forth carefully to keep from stripping
> the nut.
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