Pipe thread tape on oil pressure fittings?

hardhitter · April 19th, 2008, 11:05 PM

Recently I installed another oil pressure gauge and I have a bunch of brass fitting screwed together near the oil filter. They are leaking about a drop of oil per second when under pressure. Is it okay to use pipe thread tape on them? The supercharger instructions say not to because the sealant can get into the supercharger. I don't see any other way to stop the leaking though. Any suggestions?

RanGer498 · April 19th, 2008, 11:12 PM

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hardhitter · April 19th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Can I just use regular pipe thread tape or not?

RanGer498 · April 19th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

Can I just use regular pipe thread tape or not?

i dont suggest it if they told you not to use it .
I had done so my other car but after a while it leaked.

hardhitter · April 19th, 2008, 11:25 PM

So just regular loc tite is fine?

hardhitter · April 19th, 2008, 11:35 PM

I mean this tape won't really clog the supercharger right? It's only going on the threads

RC02GT · April 19th, 2008, 11:44 PM

I do HVAC and when I run into gas piping at work were not aloud to use teflon because it can get into the system, so I wouldnt use it, only to be used mainly on water lines. Use gasoila or something like that, something to just spread on the threads with a brush, no tape.

RanGer498 · April 19th, 2008, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

So just regular loc tite is fine?

the links tell you what loc tite.

neverfastenough1 · April 20th, 2008, 01:09 PM

The instructions for my line-loc said to use thread tape, but not to go past the threards to keep the brake system from getting contaminated. I would assume the same would be for the oil lines. If it is a new system, I would call the manufaturer to see what they suggested.

hardhitter · April 20th, 2008, 03:15 PM

I just put regular pipe thread tape on it and it's not leaking so far.

RanGer498 · April 20th, 2008, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

I just put regular pipe thread tape on it and it's not leaking so far.

we did not say it would not stop the leak but remember you said this !

"The supercharger instructions say not to because the sealant can get into the supercharger."

jivepepper · April 20th, 2008, 04:54 PM

I have a small leak at the oil filter housing.

hardhitter · April 20th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by RanGer498

we did not say it would not stop the leak but remember you said this !
"The supercharger instructions say not to because the sealant can get into the supercharger."

I made sure the tape didn't go past the threads so I think it should be okay.

April 19th, 2008, 11:05 PM	#1
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	Pipe thread tape on oil pressure fittings? Recently I installed another oil pressure gauge and I have a bunch of brass fitting screwed together near the oil filter. They are leaking about a drop of oil per second when under pressure. Is it okay to use pipe thread tape on them? The supercharger instructions say not to because the sealant can get into the supercharger. I don't see any other way to stop the leaking though. Any suggestions? __________________ Vortech V2 Si

April 19th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#3
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	Can I just use regular pipe thread tape or not? __________________ Vortech V2 Si

April 19th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#5
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	So just regular loc tite is fine? __________________ Vortech V2 Si

April 19th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#6
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	I mean this tape won't really clog the supercharger right? It's only going on the threads __________________ Vortech V2 Si

April 19th, 2008, 11:44 PM	#7
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	I do HVAC and when I run into gas piping at work were not aloud to use teflon because it can get into the system, so I wouldnt use it, only to be used mainly on water lines. Use gasoila or something like that, something to just spread on the threads with a brush, no tape. __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

April 20th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#9
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	The instructions for my line-loc said to use thread tape, but not to go past the threards to keep the brake system from getting contaminated. I would assume the same would be for the oil lines. If it is a new system, I would call the manufaturer to see what they suggested. __________________

April 20th, 2008, 03:15 PM	#10
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	I just put regular pipe thread tape on it and it's not leaking so far. __________________ Vortech V2 Si

April 20th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#12
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have a small leak at the oil filter housing. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

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