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fuel coupling replacement question

Started by nikonvt, August 11, 2013, 08:16:30 PM

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nikonvt

August 11, 2013, 08:16:30 PM
I replaced the plastic pieces in the tank and they don't screw in all the way. They don't seem to leak yet (been on a coupla hours).  Anyone see a problem with that?
01 955i

metalguru

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August 11, 2013, 09:24:52 PM
They are a tapered thread and will not go all the way in.
The PTFE and the taper will seal the joint, if the joint seal was weak, petrol will find its way out immediately.

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I may as well do it, as I'm gonna get blamed for it anyway.

nikonvt

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August 11, 2013, 11:04:28 PM
Great, thank you. I feel better about it.  Now waiting on the fuel pump to arrive. Off to grease up the iacv....
01 955i

blacktiger

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August 12, 2013, 11:20:11 AM
Quote from: metalguru on August 11, 2013, 09:24:52 PM
They are a tapered thread and will not go all the way in.
The PTFE and the taper will seal the joint, if the joint seal was weak, petrol will find its way out immediately.

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I concur.
2013 800XC 33000 miles & counting.
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