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Paparazzi · 08-09-2012, 12:28 PM

Anybody know if on these ends I should use any thread sealant of any type? These are standard end fittings with no seat when threaded in so something must be used?

Hashiriya415 · 08-09-2012, 12:39 PM

I use thread sealant on everything that could leak. It's called extra protection and learn to use it.

Paparazzi · 08-12-2012, 01:04 PM

I have read many times that sealant is a no no. What type did you end up using?

!Zar! · 08-12-2012, 01:36 PM

It depends on what type of fitting they use will determine if thread sealant is used or not.

But my guess is no thread tape should be used.

garagelu · 08-12-2012, 01:56 PM

If it is an AN fitting, there is no need for any type of sealant. However I use teflon tape on NPT/pipe fittings.

godrifttoday · 08-13-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelu

If it is an AN fitting, there is no need for any type of sealant. However I use teflon tape on NPT/pipe fittings.

Correct!!!!!!!

ch1873857 · 08-13-2012, 01:58 PM

jesus. teflon tape is NOT a sealant. it is a LUBRICANT for NPT fittings that is meant to lubricate the threads so that you can tighten it more. notice how much more you can crank down on a fitting with tape on it. so dont THINK of it as a sealant. its not meant to seal. think of it as a lubricant and to only use a little bit and you will have less leaks.

***S14DB*** · 08-13-2012, 02:04 PM

You shouldn't use Teflon tape. Use liquid sealant if you have to.

The kit should come with copper washers.

08-09-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
Paparazzi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chase Bays Power Steering Cooler Anybody know if on these ends I should use any thread sealant of any type? These are standard end fittings with no seat when threaded in so something must be used?

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!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	It depends on what type of fitting they use will determine if thread sealant is used or not. But my guess is no thread tape should be used. __________________

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*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You shouldn't use Teflon tape. Use liquid sealant if you have to. The kit should come with copper washers. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

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08-09-2012, 12:39 PM	#2
Hashiriya415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 37 Posts: 1,007 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I use thread sealant on everything that could leak. It's called extra protection and learn to use it.

08-12-2012, 01:04 PM	#3
Paparazzi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have read many times that sealant is a no no. What type did you end up using?

08-12-2012, 01:56 PM	#5
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 40 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	If it is an AN fitting, there is no need for any type of sealant. However I use teflon tape on NPT/pipe fittings.

08-13-2012, 01:58 PM	#7
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	jesus. teflon tape is NOT a sealant. it is a LUBRICANT for NPT fittings that is meant to lubricate the threads so that you can tighten it more. notice how much more you can crank down on a fitting with tape on it. so dont THINK of it as a sealant. its not meant to seal. think of it as a lubricant and to only use a little bit and you will have less leaks.