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Apr 5, 2010 | 09:59 AM

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When installing this do I need to use the white tape on the threads? Thanks

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Apr 5, 2010 | 10:10 AM

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I don't think it will hurt...

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Apr 5, 2010 | 10:36 AM

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Didn't use any tape.

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Apr 5, 2010 | 11:09 AM

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You don't need to use T tape. It's (OPSU) plastic. T tape usage is mainly to make sure it doesn't get stuck on metal to metal contact.

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Apr 5, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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Get stuck?

Pipe tape is to fill in the tiny gaps from an imperfect fit to prevent a leak. Use some tape, its not expensive or difficult. Just be sure you wrap it opposite the direction you tighten the sender

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Apr 5, 2010 | 11:24 AM

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i didnt use any on mine bc im a tard. but i strongly advise doing so. it couldnt hurt anything

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Apr 5, 2010 | 10:46 PM

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Thanks for the replies. Hope to put my intake on this week.

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Apr 5, 2010 | 10:56 PM

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Get stuck?

Pipe tape is to fill in the tiny gaps from an imperfect fit to prevent a leak. Use some tape, its not expensive or difficult. Just be sure you wrap it opposite the direction you tighten the sender

He's right.

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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:26 AM

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i would prefer to use the liqiud dope as opposed to the tape........my .02

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