Teflon tape on return line fittings
 

Looking through arvhives theres too many of different answers. Some say the tape will separate and clog up the line, but i don't see how it should as long as its used properly and not near the hole of the fitting.

Others say not to use anythign at all because AN fittings are compressed, mine has been leaking for over a year and its a mess underneath.. so can i use teflon tape?

Re: Teflon tape on return line fittings (vtec.dc2)
 

AN fittings should have no tape or sealent applied anywhere. The seal is made on the tapred part so if it's leaking it was probbaly overtightend. Replace the fitting to fix the leak.

Re: Teflon tape on return line fittings (Bailhatch)
 

He's probably right, but i'm all for the cheap solution. If you use teflon tape right, it's not going to end up in your line... so I guess it's worth a shot compared to the price of those 35$ fittings.

Matt

Re: Teflon tape on return line fittings (Johnyquest)
 

You don't use teflon tape or anything for that matter on AN connection.

The AN male have a flared 37 deg and so is the female connection and that's how they sealed. If you use any teflon tape, it'll prevent the male and female ends to meet and sealed.

Stan

Re: Teflon tape on return line fittings (Flamenco-T)
 

thanks, i tried turning the fittings more to make sure they're as tight as possible. i also replaced the gasket for oil return line flange, for some reason that was leaking too.. if that don't work, i'll have to get anoter set or fittings

Re: Teflon tape on return line fittings (vtec.dc2)
 

let me know if you need any help.

stan

Re: Teflon tape on return line fittings (Flamenco-T)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flamenco-T &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You don't use teflon tape or anything for that matter on AN connection.

The AN male have a flared 37 deg and so is the female connection and that's how they sealed. If you use any teflon tape, it'll prevent the male and female ends to meet and sealed.

Stan</TD></TR></TABLE>

How about inverted flare - as in the feed lines on GT series turbos?

Re: Teflon tape on return line fittings (incogNitto)
 

on inverted flares and npt fittings i like to use a drop of red loctite, when i used to paintball, the teflon tape DOES break off and clog reguardless of how careful you are using it, because when u unscrew it, the left over teflon is stuck inside fitting and gets pushed back inside