i am installing a trans temp guage, anyone have any good pointers or tips on how to keep the probe where it is taped into the pan not to leak? i was thinking plumers tape, but i thought that might get into the trans fluid.

 

Why not buy the replacement trans line that has the fitting for the probe from diesel manor? Plus you get a reading at the fluids hottest point. Only draw back is it is close to $60 for it.

 

Already have the pan drilled? If not then this would eliminate opening the tranny in any way so no leaks, no violating integrity of system. It works very well.

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....CUTEMP_ADAPTER

Dan

 

what do you guys put on the threads of the lines to keep them from leaking?

 

Use silicone but not that RTV blue crap. Ultra black has been my friend. Oil resistant and the parts will come apart easily later. Make sure the threads are clean of oil. I use brake cleaner.

Cya

 

sound good any other tips?

 

Stay away from the real estate market, its in the crapper .

Cya

 

it can be the crapper!!! lol

 

permitex is a good thread sealer for most things. and i would go with the transline instead of the pan the reading will be alot lower then the actual running temp.

 

That AcuTemp adapter is interesting. I wonder how accurate it really is? Is anyone currently using this option? If so what is your opinion?

 

Before Geno's began carrying the AccuTemp, I built one of my own from a modified brass fitting. I've used it for about 15 months now and I'm convinced it is at least very close in accuracy to those actually placed in the coolant line. A major advantage is that there is no breech to the integrity of the tranny so there is no way a dealer could allege that it caused failure on a warranty claim.

I'd buy and install one in a heartbeat.

Dan

 

If you use teflon tape the right way it won't leak, thats what I have used in the past and never had any leaks. Thats just my two cents.

 

Teflon tape or some other type of teflon paste is far better than silicone for threads. Use a pipe dope that is designed for pipe threads. Not a gasket sealer that is designed for gaskets.

But then after all, I've been refered to as the pipe dope, so use your own judgement.

John

 

Danavilla - Can you explain how you made your acu-temp type of sensor fitting? Did you just create a saddle that holds the sensor against the line to the cooler? How about a picture, got any?

 

It is a saddle tee type gadget made from a 1/2"compression fitting with the center tap threaded to 1/4" NPT and held in place w/ 2 hose clamps. I wrote an article about it with pictures that ran in TDR mag a while back. If Geno's had started carrying the AccuTemp a few months earlier, that's what I'd have had. I only have one pic left due to a PC crash. Tried to attach it but it doesn't seem to have worked.

Dan