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May 4, 2008 | 10:41 AM

ImBatman

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Thread sealant on intake plugs?

I have three ports that I am installing brass plugs in. Do I use thread sealant or just screw them all the way in? Didn't know if the soft brass plugs would seal on their own in the aluminum intake or not.

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Wade

May 4, 2008 | 10:50 AM

Jud Chapin

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I think you're fine without it as these plugs should be pipe threaded. However, I'd use a little sealer anyway.

May 4, 2008 | 10:55 AM

ImBatman

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Originally Posted by Jud Chapin

I think you're fine without it as these plugs should be pipe threaded. However, I'd use a little sealer anyway.

Thanks

Motor gets finished today!!!!!!!!!!!

May 4, 2008 | 11:12 AM

Jud Chapin

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You're welcome and good luck with the new motor!

May 4, 2008 | 01:36 PM

rcread

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I've always used Permatex high temp thread sealant on those, and have never had one leak.

May 4, 2008 | 03:12 PM

ShinodaVette

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Originally Posted by rcread

I've always used Permatex high temp thread sealant on those, and have never had one leak.

That's what I planned to use on mine.

May 4, 2008 | 04:11 PM

GlockGuy

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On my project I used a buttload of PERMATEX AVIATION FORM-A-GASKET SEALANT LIQUID 80019 (as recommended by Trick Flow). That stuff is awesome.

May 4, 2008 | 04:45 PM

BigBlockTank

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockGuy

On my project I used a buttload of PERMATEX AVIATION FORM-A-GASKET SEALANT LIQUID 80019 (as recommended by Trick Flow). That stuff is awesome.

anything is ALOT better than nothing, pipe thread or not.

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