redsunbeam
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I've used ptfe tape on the hose tails on my fuel shut off valve. The tape has gone yellow and gooey and i have a faint smell of petrol in the boot.
What petrol resistant thread sealant are you using out there??
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I don't think fuel connections should need thread tape? If they're designed and tightened correctly then they should seal before the thread.
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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^^^ What he said
If the joint is leaking there is something wrong/damaged. Using anything like ptfe tape on a fuel/oil pipe is very bad practise as it could become dislodged and enter the fuel system and block something.
If you really need something to help it use a non setting compound such as 'Wellseal' or 'Stag'
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Last Edit: Jul 5, 2012 8:23:02 GMT by MrSpeedy
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PTFE tape should be banned...
Use new/tapered fittings or get good barbed tails and fuel spec clamps..
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redsunbeam
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^^^ What he said If the joint is leaking there is something wrong/damaged. Using anything like ptfe tape on a fuel/oil pipe is very bad practise as it could become dislodged and enter the fuel system and block something. If you really need something to help it use a non setting compound such as 'Wellseal' or 'Stag' Thats me told off then  |
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Get some pics up redsunbeam???
Lets see the issue..............
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