thread sealant replacement ?

[TopherSho]

Can anyone recommend a thread sealant that is Meth safe ?   apparently i beeck'd it and lost my tube of goo from SNOW ..

[StealBlueSho]

I used the regular white plumbers tape on my Alky kit... works great! Julio had already pre-wrapped some of the connectors with it.


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[TopherSho]

Really?! The teflon tape?   Snow was adamant that is a no no ..

[sholxgt]

From my experience with nitrous kits, tape is a no no because it can shred as you thread in the fitting and you may not know.  Could block the orifice. 

I have always stuck with TFE or PTFE paste.  You can usually find at a hydraulic supply store locally or it can be ordered on line.

[ZSHO]

X2 on the white plumbers tape which is cheap yet effective with the (exception) pre-Nozzle.  Z
sholxgt is correct,depending on the orifice you do not want tape near the nozzle.
What size Jet are you running with ?

[TopherSho]

X2 on the white plumbers tape which is cheap yet effective with the (exception) pre-Nozzle.  Z
sholxgt is correct,depending on the orifice you do not want tape near the nozzle.
What size Jet are you running with ?

running the 375ML nozzle.  I Swapped from the 175 and when i did it i could not find my goo.. Now that i plan on running pure meth sealing it is paramount. 

the only leak i currently have is on the nozzle connector to the elbow mount ..



I assume tape here == bad

[TopherSho]

Oh balls... its Walmart goo that Snow recommends ... nvm i got this.

http://snowperformance.net/v/Part%20201%20.pdf
Bottom right page 5 - E6000® sealant

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Eclectic-E6000-Adhesive-2oz-Carded-Clear/17808713?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3239&adid=22222222227015957569&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42536031032&wl4=pla-81197643872&wl5=9033087&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=17808713&wl13=3239&veh=sem

[sholxgt]

Oh balls... its Walmart goo that Snow recommends ... nvm i got this.

http://snowperformance.net/v/Part%20201%20.pdf
Bottom right page 5 - E6000® sealant

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Eclectic-E6000-Adhesive-2oz-Carded-Clear/17808713?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3239&adid=22222222227015957569&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42536031032&wl4=pla-81197643872&wl5=9033087&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=17808713&wl13=3239&veh=sem

That seems really permanent.  Not sure you could ever take it back apart or change the angle if needed.

I see that's what the recommend also, but surprised since it's an adhesive, not a sealant.

[TopherSho]

The stuff that I pulled off the threads of the 175 nozzle was like super strong rubber cement.   It lines up with the goo that came with it.  But I was also surprised by the more permanent nature of it as well.

/Shrug/

Since I will be running 100% meth I will go with it as I cannot have a leak in the engine bay, it would ignite I think being that close to the exhaust. 

[sholxgt]

Since I will be running 100% meth I will go with it as I cannot have a leak in the engine bay, it would ignite I think being that close to the exhaust.

Certainly not worth the risk!

[TopherSho]

I have asked to make sure the e6000 stuff I have is right..

We'll see what they say.

[mrhighcaliber]

From my experience with nitrous kits, tape is a no no because it can shred as you thread in the fitting and you may not know.  Could block the orifice. 

I have always stuck with TFE or PTFE paste.  You can usually find at a hydraulic supply store locally or it can be ordered on line.

Always start about 2 threads back from the beginning of the pipe/ nozzle etc. Same goes for tape or paste. Also beware of excessive layering. 10 layers of PTFE tape will just shred off as you threat it in. I usually test fit the components first to see how many turns it takes before they start to see resistance. 2-4 turns of tape is usually what it takes. 

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[TopherSho]

From my experience with nitrous kits, tape is a no no because it can shred as you thread in the fitting and you may not know.  Could block the orifice. 

I have always stuck with TFE or PTFE paste.  You can usually find at a hydraulic supply store locally or it can be ordered on line.

Always start about 2 threads back from the beginning of the pipe/ nozzle etc. Same goes for tape or paste. Also beware of excessive layering. 10 layers of PTFE tape will just shred off as you threat it in. I usually test fit the components first to see how many turns it takes before they start to see resistance. 2-4 turns of tape is usually what it takes. 

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Sage advixe

[polskifacet]

I use this on any flanges/fittings.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Loctite/198/38655/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710844932&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=44693592161&CATCI=aud-224375369591:pla-191844202151&CATARGETID=230006180039217633&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwevLBRCGARIsAKnAJvcXKYH-X6ioOuEfJisARrUl-ExNhcRjjJnpdM4-MjCG7d_LC7xkqCYaAqOYEALw_wcB

[Izzybird]

https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-aviation-form-a-gasket-no-3-sealant-liquid/
I've never used this product in the manner you are asking, but I haven't found much of anything it can't tackle. Good stuff.