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Apr 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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Apr 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.

Thanks, Josh

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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 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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Apr 22, 2009 | 11:22 AM

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Paste

No leaks here.

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Apr 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.

-Will

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Apr 23, 2009 | 08:38 PM

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Nothing for AN, teflon paste for NPT

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Mar 14, 2010 | 11:06 AM

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red loctite here as well.

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