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Tiger Time => Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) => Topic started by: nikonvt on August 11, 2013, 08:16:30 PM

Title: fuel coupling replacement question
Post by: nikonvt on 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?
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Title: Re: fuel coupling replacement question
Post by: 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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Title: Re: fuel coupling replacement question
Post by: nikonvt on 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....
Title: Re: fuel coupling replacement question
Post by: blacktiger on 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.

:thumbsup

I concur.
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