AIR system Check valve replacement question.....
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AIR system Check valve replacement question.....
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When replacing the AIR check valve(s), is there any need to use any sort of sealant on the pipe threads? Like copper RTV or something? I'm guessing no, but just wondering what other's have done?
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When replacing the AIR check valve(s), is there any need to use any sort of sealant on the pipe threads? Like copper RTV or something? I'm guessing no, but just wondering what other's have done?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Out of curiosity, why are you replacing air check valves instead of just ditching the entire AIR system?
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It does clean up the engine bay a little, and it's nice not to have to move it out of the way to do work in the future. I'm just one to rip out all of that unecessary crap. Sorry I can't answer your question.
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I didn't use any sealer when i replaced mine. i jsut torqued them down super hard, and put them back on the manifolds. I dont se any reason for a sealer, as there is no liquid, only air passing through. Just tighten the new chack valves back down, and you're good to go.
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Originally Posted by tim99ws6
I didn't use any sealer when i replaced mine. i jsut torqued them down super hard, and put them back on the manifolds. I dont se any reason for a sealer, as there is no liquid, only air passing through. Just tighten the new chack valves back down, and you're good to go.
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