[C320-list] Coolant leak

[crashley at gte.net]

All,

I also had a leak where the collant tube threads into the engine after I 
replaced the T fitting that houses water temp sensor. For some reason the 
brass T fitting had corroded and had created a small leak. I found that if I 
removed the temp sensor from the fitting the whole thing would rotate around 
without hitting the alternator. I used plumber's Teflon tape on the all the 
threads when I reassembled it.

CRA
Rosebud #882

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Seastream" <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 6:08 PM
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
>
>


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