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Old 04-19-2009, 03:31 PM
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The tape worked in mine perfectly. Just got to do it right and there shouldn't be any problem.
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Old 04-20-2009, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by IROC-Z28_CAMARO
I have a problem hopfully someone could shead light on. I have a HSW kit and some of the anodized fittings dont thread into the solenoids worth a ****. The ones that do when you go to remove them they rip all the threads and **** the fittings, WHICH ARE NOT CHEAP, should I use the brass ones instead? I am using the teflon paste as recommended by HSW.

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I dont think it helps, but all of my fittings are from HSW, and they all went together flawlessly (Used paste as well).
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Old 04-21-2009, 06:29 AM
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ant ideas then? I have tried 3 different manufactures along with HSW fittings and they all do it.

Any help will be appriciated.
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Old 04-21-2009, 10:24 AM
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i may have just had some bad paste, but i everywhere i put it leaked, went back with red locktite and never looked back. just hope i never have to tear anything apart lol
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Old 04-22-2009, 09:23 AM
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just a thought, i bet it would make disassembly easier if they were hot like after a long drive.....for the loctite guys
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Old 04-22-2009, 11:22 AM
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Paste

No leaks here.
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Old 04-22-2009, 11:27 AM
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I've used loctite, tape, and paste, depending on what I had around the shop.....never had a problem with any of them.

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Old 04-23-2009, 08:38 PM
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Nothing for AN, teflon paste for NPT
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red loctite here as well.
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