Dampener to Rail Issue.
08-12-2013, 07:57 PM
#16
Chronic Tool Dropper
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A small stone is better than trying to use paper.
I've used teflon pipe thread sealant there with good results. Just enough to fill small scratches. If you have dents (from too much tightening, or from not enough and resultant movement) then you need to work on the fittings some. Much better to remove the parts from the car than to try and work in the cramped area behind the intake. Also-- Don't be afraid to unbolt the dampener from the bracket some, so it can find its own 'normal' fit to the tube from the rail. Then coax it back into place after the fittings are snugged up.
I've used teflon pipe thread sealant there with good results. Just enough to fill small scratches. If you have dents (from too much tightening, or from not enough and resultant movement) then you need to work on the fittings some. Much better to remove the parts from the car than to try and work in the cramped area behind the intake. Also-- Don't be afraid to unbolt the dampener from the bracket some, so it can find its own 'normal' fit to the tube from the rail. Then coax it back into place after the fittings are snugged up.
08-12-2013, 08:19 PM
#17
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A small stone is better than trying to use paper.
I've used teflon pipe thread sealant there with good results. Just enough to fill small scratches. If you have dents (from too much tightening, or from not enough and resultant movement) then you need to work on the fittings some. Much better to remove the parts from the car than to try and work in the cramped area behind the intake. Also-- Don't be afraid to unbolt the dampener from the bracket some, so it can find its own 'normal' fit to the tube from the rail. Then coax it back into place after the fittings are snugged up.
I've used teflon pipe thread sealant there with good results. Just enough to fill small scratches. If you have dents (from too much tightening, or from not enough and resultant movement) then you need to work on the fittings some. Much better to remove the parts from the car than to try and work in the cramped area behind the intake. Also-- Don't be afraid to unbolt the dampener from the bracket some, so it can find its own 'normal' fit to the tube from the rail. Then coax it back into place after the fittings are snugged up.
Yes, I have pulled the rails as well as the intake. I decided to put in a new ISV. I had it off to bench test and clean up the existing one not long ago. Time for a new one.
08-13-2013, 03:30 AM
#18
Nordschleife Master
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The GT-3/Turbos/Factory Cup cars have these same style fittings at the oil pumps, except they are larger. Virtually impossible to get to seal, without something on the face of the sealing area.
Drei Bond is magical here, because it works great, with oil residue. Loctite 574 likes to be clean and dry.
Drei Bond is magical here, because it works great, with oil residue. Loctite 574 likes to be clean and dry.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/07589062376/ES2206973/
Courtesy of Rob from Aurora, Ontario, Canada
I know where I am going to use this on my next cam belt change.
08-13-2013, 08:28 AM
#19
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I never would have thought of 574! Brilliant. I'll use that from now on if I have a weep.