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I ordered 1 temperature sensor from RockAuto and it came with a metal Oring not a rubber one. Is this incorrect or is it for the lower temp sensor? I believe the top one has a rubber oring but I could see the radiator one having a metal oring. Any idea?

 
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Do you realize how little information you've given us?

 
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I’m not sure what more information you need. Are the temp sensors (ECT) supposed to come with a rubber oring or a metal oring. The upper and lower are the same part, they do the same thing. Are they both supposed to seal with a rubber oring or do they each seal differently. I ordered a non-OEM temp sensor because I broke the plastic surround, the one that came has a metal oring or crush washer. Is this proper, I’m unfamiliar with this particular vehicle and was wondering if anyone else has received a temp sensor with a crush washer rather than a rubber oring..

 
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what year/trim level?

 
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2007 civic lx coupe manual

 
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I would just contact rockauto, I hear their customer service is good

 
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I did, they told me the metal washer was right for the application but I don’t believe it is. They wouldn’t supply a rubber oring because they said the metal washer was what is correct.. though they sell them with the rubber oring as well.. I should have just bought that one

 
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You could just return it. They’re pretty good with exchanges

 
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I’m just going to try to match the oring and keep the temp sensor

 
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Actually, while I’m thinking about it, what brand sensor is it?

 
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I bought a non-OEM, cheapy.. Ultra-Power was the brand.

 
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It was designed for a metal washer, I would use it. If it leaks return the sensor to Rockauto as defective (for free, shipping included). They may also just let you keep it because it's so cheap.

 
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Don’t be surprised if the sensor doesn’t work either; Honda’s don’t take well to aftermarket sensors

 
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I think I’m just going to take the hit for the 3 dollar sensor and just purchase the right one with the rubber oring.. it’s honestly to much trouble to return it for 3dollars. And while I don’t believe it was specifically manufactured to take a metal washer in this application rather than an oring because it is designed to replace a part with the exact same part number that has a rubber oring, I’m not going to use it because BrotatoChip said it should be used with the metal washer because it was manufactured to use the metal washer. I just added it on to the order cause it was 3 bucks and I thought I would replace it since I already did the top one.. I haven’t found anywhere that it says to use one with a metal washer all service bulletins and DIYs I’ve come across show a sensor with a rubber oring so I’m just gonna get the one with the rubber oring.. thanks for your time