Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Loctite

[OL RATLR]

Just got my Isspro gauges should I use Loctite on

banjo bolt and braided fuel line fittings for fuel gauge

install/ thanks in advance. OL RatlrOo.

 

[Whitmore]

not necessary at all

Infact it would prolly be a mistake , if you ever had to remove the banjo bolt it would prolly snap since it is hollow, then you would have a mess on your hands and chance ruinin the VP-44... ... ... ... ... ... ..... JMO Kevin

 

[Shovelhead]

Norman, this is a Loctite sealer type product.



Thread Sealer with Teflon

 

[zimman20]

You think that product is compatible w/ Diesel? Doesn't say, maybe the tube is clearer on the subject?

 

[Thomas]

Check this old thread regarding fuel fittings, sealants, and Teflon.

 

[Oxjockey]

I use teflon paste on almost everything automotive related, and I plan on using it on mine when the gauges arrive.



Bryan

 

[zimman20]

I didn't mean Teflon, per se. I meant that product in particular. A product will usually spell out which products it is/is not compatible with, and since it doesn't list being compat. w/ Diesel on the link above I was curious if maybe the tube said so. Just because Teflon is compatible doesn't mean this particular Loctite product is, in fact it is a product for Plumbing according to the package and may break down in the presence of motor oils/fuels. That's what I was trying to ascertain... .....

 

[Shovelhead]

If you're using a SS braided line, the teflon paste should never be in contact with the fuel as it seals in the flanged area.

The "sealer" is just used as a thread lubricant more than anything.

 

[RustyJC]

Permatex #2 - a trade secret in the oil field for over 50 years.



Rusty

 

[Oxjockey]

I think I use Loctite 303, I'll check the tube this weekend RE: diesel.



Bryan

 

[Shovelhead]

Loctite sealant #2 is fuel-proof



Loctite #2

 

[zimman20]

THERE ya go! Thanx Shovelhead... ...

 

[JR2]

RustyJC- how about we just get it over with and use Bakerlock, it will never leak and you will never get it apart. Its good to 450 degrees and sets up in 20 minutes.



I did not use any thing on my fuel lines and everything is still good.

 

[Whitmore]

I dont understand

the fuel banjo itself gets a gasket on both sides and that seals the stytem, the threads have nothing to do with sealing of fuel, they simply supply the torque to the gaskets and their sealing surface... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... Kevin

 

[OL RATLR]

sealant

Thank ya, thank ya thank ya. :-{} didn't mean to start

a War on thread sealants. :{ OL Ratlr.

 

[R-N-R]

Should I use sealant or Teflon tape on the threads of my sender?

I found this on egauges FAQ section...





Should I use sealant or Teflon tape on the threads of my sender?



Do not use sealant (including Teflon tape or plumbers pipe dope) on the threads of temperature or pressure senders. This will not allow the sender to properly ground itself to the engine and will cause the temperature to register high and the pressure to register low. This does not include floating ground senders which include a second terminal specifically for grounding.



eGauges FAQ

 

[Shovelhead]

The original post on this thread stated that he's hooking up his gauge with stainless steel braided line.

It's a mechanical fuel pressue gauge, i. e. no sending unit

 

[R-N-R]

OOPS!!! Dang Newbies (myself that is)