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Jan 16, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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i need help with a leak

I tried putting my purge kit but it keeps on leaking from the fitting tha goes to the purge solenoid i put teflon paste but it keeps on leaking.I know you shouln't put teflon tape but i am thinking of doing it its already getting me mad i took it off like 3 times and it still leaks.Is there anything else I can put so it can stop leaking?

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:47 PM

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Is it stripped? I would try thread thread sealant

http://www.neverseezproducts.com/threadsealanats.htm

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:55 PM

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I dont think its stripped it screws in and out perffect

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cabesas

I dont think its stripped it screws in and out perffect

Try some of that thread sealant i posted a link for. Your local parts store should store it. It works great, just don't go crazy with it.

Jan 16, 2009 | 11:05 PM

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cool i will buy it in morning I guess i was using some cheap stuff ACE teflon paste.
THANKS

Jan 16, 2009 | 11:11 PM

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cool i will buy it in morning I guess i was using some cheap stuff ACE teflon paste.
THANKS

No problem, Get rid of all your teflon tape and stock up on that stuff, I have used it numerous times with success.

Jan 17, 2009 | 11:44 PM

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I use Loctight on all of my fittings, the blue stuff. It seals immediately and works wonders. Teflon paste is great for perfect threads as it's more designed towards non galling then an absolute sealer when you have a nic in the threads. the loctight will fill the nic right up and instantly seal and won't blow out like the paste will and does.
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