M-tune reroute sealing question
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M-tune reroute sealing question
For the heater hose nipple and sensor(s) which is the preferred method:
Teflon tape or teflon paste?
I have the please of doing this with the engine out of the car. I really really really do not want to fix leaks once this engine is in the car. Any other suggestions/tips aside from making sure the t-stat seal is seated in the housing?
-Zach
Teflon tape or teflon paste?
I have the please of doing this with the engine out of the car. I really really really do not want to fix leaks once this engine is in the car. Any other suggestions/tips aside from making sure the t-stat seal is seated in the housing?
-Zach
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The begi reroute recommended permatex. i used the original permatex, which is permatex 1.
NO IDEA how it seals yet, but i'd be very surprised if it leaked from anywhere i sealed with this ****.
NO IDEA how it seals yet, but i'd be very surprised if it leaked from anywhere i sealed with this ****.
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The paper gaskets on the other hand you have me concerned about. I didn't put any RTV or anything on them, and torqued them tight and evenly as recommended.
I'll be so angry if they leak, lol. Such a PITA to get back there.
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I stopped using parts store gaskets a while ago. I've NEVER had a "stick-on" gasket ever work properly on any application I've ever been unfortunate enough to try it on.
+1 on OEM Mazda gaskets too. If I'm feeling particularly saucy, Permatex RTV (or Hylomar) FTW
+1 on OEM Mazda gaskets too. If I'm feeling particularly saucy, Permatex RTV (or Hylomar) FTW
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I am using Fel Pro gaskets for both sides of my BEGI spacer and have not had any issues. They were not stick on ones though, just a pain in the *** to get all aligned behind the head with the engine in the car.
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For threads, tape. Easier, less messy, seals better.
For gaskets, I always use Indian Head shellac. Dad used it for years, never any problems, so I continued with what works. One bottle will last you a lifetime.
For gaskets, I always use Indian Head shellac. Dad used it for years, never any problems, so I continued with what works. One bottle will last you a lifetime.
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The instruction says to use teflon tape for the ports... however the barb with an o-ring....nothing was mentioned
http://www.949racing.com/mtuned/M-Tu...route_Inst.pdf
http://www.949racing.com/mtuned/M-Tu...route_Inst.pdf
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Just to throw another opinion in, I've been using some yellow goop sold for sealing steam pipes I picked up at Lowes. Sort of like the teflon paste but says it's designed for high heat applications, and stays fairly soft for a very long time. I've never had a problem with it leaking on coolant or oil ports.
As for the gaskets, I just used autoparts store paper gaskets with a thin layer of RTV and haven't ever had a problem. I've always used this approach for all coolant system paper gaskets.
As for the gaskets, I just used autoparts store paper gaskets with a thin layer of RTV and haven't ever had a problem. I've always used this approach for all coolant system paper gaskets.
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This stuff?
I friggin' love this stuff.
I used to use the version of this yellow stuff that comes on a roll. It's the only thing I've seen that specifically states that its oil/water/fuel safe, other than the above sealant. Looks like this:
Works great, but I prefer the Permatex product on anything other than stainless these days. For stainless, I still use the tape. There seems to be far less galling on SS threads
I friggin' love this stuff.
Just to throw another opinion in, I've been using some yellow goop sold for sealing steam pipes I picked up at Lowes. Sort of like the teflon paste but says it's designed for high heat applications, and stays fairly soft for a very long time. I've never had a problem with it leaking on coolant or oil ports.
Works great, but I prefer the Permatex product on anything other than stainless these days. For stainless, I still use the tape. There seems to be far less galling on SS threads
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