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 Post subject: airbag fittings
PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:52 pm 
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whats best to use for sealing the fittings on the bags? i used the teflon tape or whatever, but i went out to the garage after work today, and they had slowly leaked off. maybe use more ? lol :mrgreen: thanks for the help

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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:05 pm 
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im not sure cause i dont have airbags but you do know that teflon tape might not seal good if not put on properly! it has to be wrapped in the direction of the thread, 4 or 5 full wraps. but these guys might use something specific, if not , make sure there wrapped correctly, hope it helps ya!

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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
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Run the thread tape counter clockwise when you tape and ck with soapy water for were your leak is first , also check shader valve for leak .
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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
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i had it wrapped the right way, i took it apart retaped them cranked them down and threwm in the bath tub to check for leaks. :lol: :lol: :mrgreen: think im good to go now, i was just wondering if you guys were doing something different. thanks guys

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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:58 pm 
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Forget the tape use Teflon paste, or any thread sealing paste for that matter

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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
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lol ok ill go that route tomorrow.

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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
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You can go to your local HVAC supply house and get some stuff called leak lock, it works very well. We use it on the valve caps on A/C units to seal them up, they also have serious pressure on them to.


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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
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if i see an hvac guy on the job tomorrow ill ask about it :wink:

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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
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MadMike wrote:
Forget the tape use Teflon paste, or any thread sealing paste for that matter


X2 The tape is junk! :!: ! I have had leaks with it my self (oil cooler lines). The paste is where it at. :wink:

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 Post subject: Re: airbag fittings
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If you want the convenience of tape get the double-thickness 'one wrap gas spec' type stuff - it's 0.2mm instead of the usual 0.075mm thick crap you get from most stores.


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