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Old Nov 25, 2020 | 12:51 PM
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Putting things back together after replacing the harmonic balancer. I don't want these power steering lines to leak. Should I put any type of sealant on the threads? I have this product, what do you think of putting this on the threads?
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I have had my rack out twice for various jobs and have never had a leak. I would not put that stuff on there.

They are an inverted flare fitting and when torqued should not leak unless there is damage, dirt or other debris in there.
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I have had my rack out twice for various jobs and have never had a leak. I would not put that stuff on there.

They are an inverted flare fitting and when torqued should not leak unless there is damage, dirt or other debris in there.
. The part is engineered not to leak. If you're really that worried, I'd replace the lines. However, that shouldn't be necessary if they weren't leaking before.
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. The part is engineered not to leak. If you're really that worried, I'd replace the lines. However, that shouldn't be necessary if they weren't leaking before.

I agree. Why replace something that is not broken.
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Thanks for weighing in. I was concerned because when removing the lines I could only turn the fitting maybe 1/8 turn at a time. Thought this might prove difficult to get them snug when reinstalling.
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Originally Posted by Travis Armstrong
Thought this might prove difficult to get them snug when reinstalling.
As stated above, the line is not sealed at the thread connection. You will need to get it tightened up for it not to leak.
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