Quick help please - Leaky Pipe Plug
Apr 8, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Racer
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From: UK without vette :(
Quick help please - Leaky Pipe Plug
Gents: Put an edlebrock intake on and had to plug a few of the holes on top, filled it up w/ coolant and was going to crank it up the morning and one of the 3/8" pipe plugs that I put in is leaking (and I haven't even started it up yet!!!) was I supposed to use some RTV or teflon tape on the pipe plugs threads? I just screwed them on in. Thanks for the help.
Apr 8, 2006 | 11:29 AM
Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
Teflon tape on all pipe plugs!!!
Later,
Sly
Apr 8, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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Racer
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Copy, just wondering, is it going to stand up to the heat ok? Thanks for the help.
Apr 8, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Just put one wrap on the plug and tighten it down. Should be good to go.
Apr 8, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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I use Permatex high temp thread sealant on those pipe plugs. It's always worked well for me.
Apr 8, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Racer
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Thanks gents, you guys are the best
Apr 8, 2006 | 01:22 PM
Team Owner
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My preference is teflon pipe thread paste.
Apr 8, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rcread
I use Permatex high temp thread sealant on those pipe plugs. It's always worked well for me.
That's the stuff I use.
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Apr 8, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rcread
I use Permatex high temp thread sealant on those pipe plugs. It's always worked well for me.
Also ARP thread sealant works very well.
Apr 9, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
I used Teflon tape on my radiator petcock...worked fine....no difference then a home hot water heater...
Apr 9, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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Racer
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From: UK without vette :(
Used the permatex thread sealant............no leaks thanks again
Quick help please - Leaky Pipe Plug
Also ARP thread sealant works very well.
