| anchor2 |
02-26-2004 08:23 AM |
oil leaks and aluminum fittings
For whatever reason I am having a heck of a time with leaks at the oil fittings entering the block (stainless lines from cooler to block). They are loosening up over time and creating small leaks and making a mess. I’m considering a bit of locktite. Any tricks or suggestions I should know of?
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| Mr.Fixit |
02-26-2004 10:02 AM |
The pipe threads need some gooey liquid teflon sealant on them, then torque em down good and tight. If it is the flare fitting tapered cone part that is leaking, they make aluminum crush washers that help make the seal 100% tight.
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| anchor2 |
02-26-2004 12:01 PM |
Thanks fixit. I'll give it a try
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| Rick Bagley |
02-26-2004 01:26 PM |
If its the threaded part then Permatex Aviation Sealant is the ticket, good for oil, and fuel lines. Available at NAPA.
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| Rick Parker |
02-26-2004 04:41 PM |
Do the crush washers work well? I too have a minor leak at my oil cooler and I am afraid to tighten the nut on the fitting any tighter since I can not get a wrench on the base of the male fitting on the oil cooler, and do not want to fracture the solder/brazing that attaches the male port on the cooler.
Rick
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| Mr.Fixit |
02-26-2004 05:01 PM |
they do work well, the two places I used them on cobras:
flares on the stainless hardline for fuel
oil cooler
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