Plenum fittings - sealant?
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Plenum fittings - sealant?
When I removed the vacuum fittings on the plenum (87 L98), there was "gunk" on the threads. I can't tell if this is just 20 years worth of stuff 
or should I use something on the threads when I put them back in?
TIA,
Gary
or should I use something on the threads when I put them back in?TIA,
Gary
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I did. I had to clean some of that off to. The stuff is so old and hard that it obstructs the threads. How's it going? I used Teflon pipe thread sealant, high temp for autos.
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Thanks for the responses, guys.
Is this different from "normal" teflon tape? Where'd you get it?
Andrew, I'm going to "invite" you over next week (there's a wedding this weekend
) and have you give us some pointers ...
Gary
Andrew, I'm going to "invite" you over next week (there's a wedding this weekend
) and have you give us some pointers ...Gary
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Sounds like fun! Just let me know when.
The normal teflon sealant does not say for high temp. so I always used the tube that says high temp. for automotive use. Fleet and NAPA should have it. I can bring some with if you still need it, a large tube lasts forever. Many other bolts get locktite or never seize, some do not get anything so as to have a ground.
The normal teflon sealant does not say for high temp. so I always used the tube that says high temp. for automotive use. Fleet and NAPA should have it. I can bring some with if you still need it, a large tube lasts forever. Many other bolts get locktite or never seize, some do not get anything so as to have a ground.
