[C320-list] Coolant leak

[Allan S. Field]

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Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:08 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Coolant leak

All:

Please see attached pix.  I had to rotate the brass T fitting (below my
thumb in pix) and associated pipe at its' left so that the sensor on the T
would clear the (upgraded) alternator casing below it.  I rotated it about
an eighth turn; the pipe turned also.  This fitting is connected to hoses
that seem to feed the loop in the hot water heater, given the path they take
behind the refrigerator.  Now I have a slight coolant leak at the end
threaded into the engine.  Since I rotated the fitting towards the bow, that
means I unthreaded the end entering the engine by that eighth turn.  Both
ends of the fitting seem to have been coated with something.  Should I
merely try rotating the fitting back to its' starting position (if
possible-might not clear alternator), or need I now remove the fitting and
recoat the threads?  I don't know what was used.

Bob