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what to seal tranny line fitting threads with?
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<blockquote data-quote="MacFromOK" data-source="post: 2917493" data-attributes="member: 40864"><p>You need to inspect the flares closely, sometimes they will crack where the flare meets the tubing.</p><p></p><p>You can use teflon tape or graphite packing to seal flared fittings, but NOT on the threads. Twist the teflon tape into a small "rope" and wrap it (or a small strand of graphite packing) several turns around the tubing <em>between the flare and the nut</em> before installing. A small o-ring can also be used, but lube it well and beware of over-tightening.</p><p></p><p>This basically turns the flare into a compression fitting. Again... first make sure the flare is not cracked.</p><p></p><p><strong>EDIT:</strong> If you use this method, be sure to hold the tubing firmly against the seat as you tighten the nut. You don't want the packing to get in front of the flare.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacFromOK, post: 2917493, member: 40864"] You need to inspect the flares closely, sometimes they will crack where the flare meets the tubing. You can use teflon tape or graphite packing to seal flared fittings, but NOT on the threads. Twist the teflon tape into a small "rope" and wrap it (or a small strand of graphite packing) several turns around the tubing [i]between the flare and the nut[/i] before installing. A small o-ring can also be used, but lube it well and beware of over-tightening. This basically turns the flare into a compression fitting. Again... first make sure the flare is not cracked. [b]EDIT:[/b] If you use this method, be sure to hold the tubing firmly against the seat as you tighten the nut. You don't want the packing to get in front of the flare. [/QUOTE]
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