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Old 10-17-2014, 12:32 PM
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I have a ls vtec motor . B16 head im curious of what to put on the 1/8 npt plug to keep it from leaking. Suggestions please. I found nothing on here. Can i use high temp jb weld? I already tried the teflon tape and it poured out. And rtv didnt last long.
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Bump thread locker work?
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This site suggests using lock tite.

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Teflon tape or the above in the pics.
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I tried the tape and it poured out lol. I got high temp rtv
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You probably didn't put enough but rtv will work as well, just need to let it cure.
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Yessir thanks buds
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