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Sealing hydro pipes
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:10 pm
by AndyB72
Any tips on getting a good seal on the metal hydro pipes, should I just tighten them up or use some sort of sealant? Any recommendations.
Re: Sealing hydro pipes
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:59 pm
by rolesyboy
Hi Andy, I have fitted up my last 3 cars without any need for sealant or suchlike. I made sure the threads were minty fresh and that was it. I have heard a few people mention plumbers PTFE tape but think that is more a belt and braces measure. Good luck. Mark
Re: Sealing hydro pipes
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:53 pm
by 66S
Because the pipes and fittings seal on flares, a hydraulic sealeant applied to the flare seats is about all you can do but there should be no need if everything is in good condition. Plumbers tape should not be used anywhere on any motor vehicle, in my opinion.
Al
Re: Sealing hydro pipes
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:27 am
by mk1
Agree with the above.
Sounds like you are making good progress Andy!
Re: Sealing hydro pipes
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:49 am
by Austin Costin
Loctite make a liquid PTFE for cases such as this if you cant get away without it.