Teflon tape?

[joe4speed]

Hey! I've encountered an oil leak that will not go away!! It is where you screw in the oil pressure gauge sending unit... I have tried teflon tape, but that didn't work, should I just use alot more?? Or do you know of a better thing to use to stop leaks?? http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/smile.gif Grrr... my stang smells like an old beater from the smoke and burning oil smell!! I'll have to take it apart again tomorrow! grrr... any ideas?

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[elmir50]

I would suggest trying a new sending unit. Its kinda hard to help without seeing first hand. Are the parts the proper size, eg. the male part is proper size thread for the female.

[joe4speed]

yeah.. this unit has been for over a year with no leaks, but it's leaking from right where it screws into the pipe coming out of the engine!! http://www.mustangworks.com/interactive/msgboard/rolleyes.gif

[exgmguy]

Teflon tape should work fine. Did you put it on the right way? I have pipe dope on mine.

[Jaydee]

if the teflon tape is not working, try some teflon based thread sealent (made by either loctite or permatex). Comes in a tube and works great - I've used it on fittings for years. Just remenber to use it in moderation as it doesn't take much to sufficiently coat the threads.