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Stelath Ram Schrader Valve Leaks?!?

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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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Stealth Ram Schrader Valve Leaks?!?

The Schrader valve on my HSR fuel rails leaks a little bit of fuel through the threads. What kind of sealant should I use that will resist fuel and wont break up and clog the injectors?

Scott

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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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Axle/Gears: 9 bolt
I used ARP teflon sealant on mine, works great and has never leaked. It leaked horribly without the sealant of course.
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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Ditto on the teflon sealant, mine hasn't leaked yet!
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Yeah, teflon sealant here too...
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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would regular teflon tape work?
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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Probably, but I have a can of the liquid crap handy...
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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Two wraps of Teflon tape did me right...
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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I've got some of the ARP teflon sealant, so I'll try that out. Thanks!
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