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Author Dave A/Broster/tb people
jr
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21st Jan 08 at 10:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

On my 7 degree xe inlet manifold there is a water union that comes off the underside of the manifold, which runs through to the head (as per the standard manifold)

whats the best way of sealin this (ptfe tape ? ) as i noticed it had leaked before
Dave A
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21st Jan 08 at 10:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

do you still want to use the pipe?
Dave A
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21st Jan 08 at 10:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

use Hermatite Red on the new pipe.



it seals water unions better than anything, ir reacts on contact with water, stays semi flexible and cleans off easily once set. DONT try and wash it off your hands with water though!

[Edited on 21-01-2008 by Dave A]
jr
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21st Jan 08 at 11:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

sounds scary

yeah i would still like to use it, just out of easyness really

cheers Dave

[Edited on 21-01-2008 by jr]
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21st Jan 08 at 12:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
use Hermatite Red on the new pipe.



it seals water unions better than anything, ir reacts on contact with water, stays semi flexible and cleans off easily once set. DONT try and wash it off your hands with water though!

[Edited on 21-01-2008 by Dave A]
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