Early diesel radiator temperature switch seal

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Early diesel radiator temperature switch seal

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Can anyone please tell me if the seals for the temperature switch/sensors are available off the shelf?

I have the early diesel radiator with 2 sensors.

Had my radiator refurbished and the switches were only a year old so reused them. However, it is leaking slightly from one of the switches and I think needs a new seal.

Any help appreciated.

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You can use 22 x 29mm fibre washers available in plumbers merchants.
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bigherb wrote:You can use 22 x 29mm fibre washers available in plumbers merchants.
Ah, nice one. Thank you bigherb.

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I'm struggling to find the correct size fibre washer; local merchants don't have one.

Brickwerks don't do them, but say VW used to sell them at £2.50 a pop.

Can anyone please point me in the direction of the original seal from VW? Where do I find this part number?

Thank you.

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You can get 10 for three quid.

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Haha, that easy! Very much appreciated. Thank you.

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Re: Early diesel radiator temperature switch seal

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Arrived and fitted. Belting! Thanks.

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