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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: stuntmannick on May 08, 2007, 09:46:59 PM

Title: Thread tape
Post by: stuntmannick on May 08, 2007, 09:46:59 PM
Well I found where my '86 TC was leaking oil, kind of.  It was a slow stream comming from the oil distribution block, so it's one of three places. 

I pulled off the turbo oil line and didn't notice anything wierd, but when I pulled the sending unit I noticed it wasn't very tight and it had thread tape on it (I pulled a spare and it did not).

So...would it be a bad idea to use thread tape?


And- has anyone ever heard of the turbo oil line going bad?
Title: Thread tape
Post by: daboss351 on May 08, 2007, 10:08:53 PM
you should use some kind of sealant on it, we forgot to on my dads tc return line, burns about a quart a day now
Title: Thread tape
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on May 08, 2007, 10:57:55 PM
Quote from: stuntmannick;145845
Well I found where my '86 TC was leaking oil, kind of.  It was a slow stream comming from the oil distribution block, so it's one of three places. 

I pulled off the turbo oil line and didn't notice anything wierd, but when I pulled the sending unit I noticed it wasn't very tight and it had thread tape on it (I pulled a spare and it did not).

So...would it be a bad idea to use thread tape?


And- has anyone ever heard of the turbo oil line going bad?



thread tape never hurts on NPT fittings, And yes the factory line is pr0ne to cracking.
Title: Thread tape
Post by: Prototype Services on May 08, 2007, 11:33:23 PM
I would second the suggestion of a sealant rather than tape, but I have used tape when I had to.
Title: Thread tape
Post by: Dogcharmer on May 09, 2007, 08:17:47 AM
Use Loctite PST. It's pipe thread sealant. It comes in a small white tube. It works great and never leaks.
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