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Just installed a Koyo radiator and used Teflon tape around the temperature sending unit on the bottom. I tried using new o-rings but they kept bunching up and sticking out at one area. I removed the o-ring and used Teflon tape and torqued the sensor to 17ftlbs and it seems to be working: just wondering if this would be a long term solution. Also is it ok for the drain plug to be just hand tightened?
Update: I drilled a small hole in the drain plug and one in the fan bracket and used wire for hanging pictures and a wire crimp. If the drain plug some how starts to back out, this should stop it.
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Install was very easy and took just a little over 2 gallons of antifreeze. As far as the bleed goes I burped as much as I could then added the rest of the antifreeze through the heater bypass outlet. I am going to drill a hole in the end of the drain plug and use safety wire to keep it from backing out. Good luck with your install.
Thanks for the reply. I am not going to worry about the temperature sensor coming loose because that's torqued at 17ftlbs. I am uncomfortable about the drain plug backing out and I think safety wire will do the trick.