simple question: what should i put on threads

[ronstang94]

oil pressure sensor broke in half, made a nice smoke show down the freeway. What should i put on the threads of the new one, silicone, teflon tape, loktite, ???

Thanks

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

ARP thread sealant would probably be best, but I used Permatex Blue on mine and no leaks so far. Probably going to be a PITA if I ever need to pull it out though.

 

[Stanger007]

I like the ARP idea Matt has. I used a dab of Permatex high temp teflon paste a few threads up on my oil fittings when I installed the Vortech and no leaks with it.

Wes

 

[HISSIN50]

Spit

Only if it's from a camel.



Very good thoughts above. I generally use teflon. The reason for the post is that I would not use threadlock.

Good luck.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Permatex blue should be able to be removed. I suppose I'll find out eventually...

 

[madams74]

Loctite makes great pipe fitting paste in a chapstick style tube.


http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/3UU53

 

[Stanger007]

Loctite makes great pipe fitting paste in a chapstick style tube.

Boy that and your chapstick are two things you don't want to get confused. Might work good for guys with nagging wives though.

Wes

 

[HISSIN50]

Boy that and your chapstick are two things you don't want to get confused. Might work good for guys with nagging wives though.

Wes

Boom chucka lucka boom.