Tire Pressure Sensor Seal Question
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Tire Pressure Sensor Seal Question
The sensors that came with my car are the early sensors like below, but have a gasket like the 01+ sensors (between sensor and nut). I've discovered today that there probably is not suppose to be a gasket on early sensors, just the 0-ring. Is this correct? Since I believe they all have these gaskets, do I need to pull them all out to remove the gasket or OK with both o-ring and gasket. My only concern might be thread engagement on the nut. Thoughts?
97-00 Sensor
01+ Sensor
97-00 Sensor
01+ Sensor
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The earlier 1977-2000 sensors used only o-ring seals. If you have not already installed them I would use only the o-ring, but use new o-rings. #9 o-rings from Lowes or Home Depot work fine. If you have already installed them, with both o-rings and gaskets, I would not worry about it providing that there are no leaks. There appears to be plenty of threads on the stems to tighten the retaining nuts securely.
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The earlier 1977-2000 sensors used only o-ring seals. If you have not already installed them I would use only the o-ring, but use new o-rings. #9 o-rings from Lowes or Home Depot work fine. If you have already installed them, with both o-rings and gaskets, I would not worry about it providing that there are no leaks. There appears to be plenty of threads on the stems to tighten the retaining nuts securely.
