Reverse light switch

[deviant]

Hey guys,

I have got to replace the reverse light switch in my Astra.

Do I need to put a few turns of teflon tape around the thread to stop tranny oil leaking out?
Or is tape affected by heat/oil?

[fatboy13]

i just used electrical tape on my last car... seemed to do the job i didnt have any problems

[Hen]

It could well have a copper sealing washer on the switch. If it does I don't think you need to bother with thread tape.

However the thread tape won't react adversely to the oil/heat of your gearbox.

Hen

[deviant]

Cheers guys. I cant remember if it has a washer or not on it.

Ill chuck a few turns of tape on anyway...cant hurt!

[o_man_ra23]

thread tape FTW... I use it even on NPT type fittings... best to be sure.

Cheers, Owen

[EldarO]

my camry's bung is on the top of the tranny, so id doubt you'd need anything in there...

but it should have a copper washer.

Elmo.