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
thanks for the help
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| Author: | jayrod [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | airbag fittings |
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 thanks for the help
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| Author: | diamonddav [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
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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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
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 . Good luck ! |
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| Author: | jayrod [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
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.  think im good to go now, i was just wondering if you guys were doing something different. thanks guys
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| Author: | MadMike [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
Forget the tape use Teflon paste, or any thread sealing paste for that matter |
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| Author: | jayrod [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
lol ok ill go that route tomorrow. |
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| Author: | kevin f [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
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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| Author: | jayrod [ Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
if i see an hvac guy on the job tomorrow ill ask about it 
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| Author: | rip-it [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
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.
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| Author: | PhillipM [ Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: airbag fittings |
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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