Murphy's Law and the 370Z

FirstZin83 · 03-12-2010, 06:53 AM

Good Job. But it's never a good idea to use teflon tape in hydraulic, oil or gas applications. I'd recommend using a product like Loctite 569 Hydraulic Sealant. It's similar to their thread-locking products, but it provides a seal at the threads instead of an adhesion.

elmz · 03-12-2010, 10:25 AM

Yikes! You live and learn

VCuomo · 03-12-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstZin83

Good Job. But it's never a good idea to use teflon tape in hydraulic, oil or gas applications. I'd recommend using a product like Loctite 569 Hydraulic Sealant. It's similar to their thread-locking products, but it provides a seal at the threads instead of an adhesion.

And you shouldn't use teflon tape on compression fittings!

ChrisSlicks · 03-12-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

And you shouldn't use teflon tape on compression fittings!

As I recall teflon tape was recommended by the manufacturer, with the provision that tape should only be put on the threads and not near the mating surfaces.

03-12-2010, 06:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
FirstZin83 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville Posts: 30 Drives: 09 6MT 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 18	Good Job. But it's never a good idea to use teflon tape in hydraulic, oil or gas applications. I'd recommend using a product like Loctite 569 Hydraulic Sealant. It's similar to their thread-locking products, but it provides a seal at the threads instead of an adhesion.

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	Yikes! You live and learn