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Thread: what wrench to change the coolant sensor?

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    Default what wrench to change the coolant sensor?

    I changed my coolant sensor last weekend on my 95 525i M50 engine. Had a bit of difficulty in getting the new one tight. Not much room under there. Think it leaks a little.

    What type of wrench should I use?

    BTW, I still get the coolant level light-but not all the time. I think it s electrical. Now going to check the wiring.

    Thanks in advance
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    Default Help-it still leaks -Cain't get it tighter

    Quote Originally Posted by Russell
    I changed my coolant sensor last weekend on my 95 525i M50 engine. Had a bit of difficulty in getting the new one tight. Not much room under there. Think it leaks a little.

    What type of wrench should I use?

    BTW, I still get the coolant level light-but not all the time. I think it's electrical. Now going to check the wiring.

    Thanks in advance

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    needs to be tighter!

    get on in there and tighten the bugger up!

    wooo wooooooooooo
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    Default Ok what wrench?

    The wrench is the problem as I stated in my first post on this issue. I cannot find any small open end wrench or plyers to fit so I can tighten the plastic nut. The area is very constricted. Am I missing something here?

    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    needs to be tighter!

    get on in there and tighten the bugger up!

    wooo wooooooooooo

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    I broke my coolant sensor by over-tighting it. I changed mine by removing the radiator. I really don't think that you have tighten it that hard to stop any leaks (its plastic).

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    Use a pipe thread sealant or teflon tape.
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