compression fitting at boost gauge
09-06-2001, 11:02 AM
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compression fitting at boost gauge
hey guys
do these 1/8" compression fittings (accepts a small stiff nylon tube, you put a little brass sleeve over it and screw together) require teflon tape to make an airtight seal? i think i'm hearing a slight pssshhhhh noise from my boost gauge! the pressures seem right though, so it must be very slow if it's there at all. i don't really see where the tape should go besides on the threads - does the little ball make a tight seal with the hollow nut just from tightening it?
do these 1/8" compression fittings (accepts a small stiff nylon tube, you put a little brass sleeve over it and screw together) require teflon tape to make an airtight seal? i think i'm hearing a slight pssshhhhh noise from my boost gauge! the pressures seem right though, so it must be very slow if it's there at all. i don't really see where the tape should go besides on the threads - does the little ball make a tight seal with the hollow nut just from tightening it?
09-06-2001, 06:55 PM
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Re: compression fitting at boost gauge (Inlinefour)
Those nylon tubes always seem to crack. It took me a while to narrow down my vacuum leak to that damn boost gauge.
09-06-2001, 08:31 PM
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Re: compression fitting at boost gauge (DirtyLude)
That is the best reason to buy a good greddy, apexi etc... gauge and not deal with the crappy lines in the first place!!
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