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MarJay
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PostPosted: 09:16 - 13 Oct 2009    Post subject: Help I think I've done something stupid Reply with quote

Hello,

I think I've done something silly. I was repairing the threads on the side of my RD350YPVS barrel where the powervalve pulley casing bolts on to the barrel. I think I drilled a little bit further than I should have and a drop of coolant appeared in the hole. I've repaired the thread successfully, and put the bolt back in place but will I need to do anything else to seal it up? I'm hopeful that it will be OK because its only like I've added another drain plug further up the barrel! Laughing

Any thoughts?
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tatters
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PostPosted: 10:24 - 13 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might need to use some loctite thread sealant on the bolt if it leaks, do not use anything like plumbers tape as it will not withstand the heat.

https://www.blue-diamond.co.uk/products/loctite/threadsealing2.html
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 10:57 - 13 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

tatters wrote:
do not use anything like plumbers tape as it will not withstand the heat.


I find that hard to believe.

Plumbers tape is made of PTFE. The same stuff they coat non-stick frying pans with. Its melting point is 327 degrees.
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PostPosted: 11:53 - 13 Oct 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

stinkwheel wrote:
tatters wrote:
do not use anything like plumbers tape as it will not withstand the heat.


I find that hard to believe.

Plumbers tape is made of PTFE. The same stuff they coat non-stick frying pans with. Its melting point is 327 degrees.


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