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Thread: Help! w/oil sending unit!

  1. 06-26-04, 07:46 PM #1
    unleadedbrew
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    Default Help! w/oil sending unit!

    I'm putting a new oil sending unit in the 86, but I need to know what goop to put on the threads before installing.
    BTW, ya'll never said how much 'fun' this was gonna be!!

    Thanks in advance,
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    Not sure, but I'm interested too.
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    the new unit usually has a sealer from the factory.if not i would use liquid teflon. only my 2 cents steve
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  4. 06-26-04, 08:55 PM #4
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    OK, found the answer in an old thread, no pun intended.http://www.permatex.com/products/pro...&item_no=59214


    Thanks again,
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    Cool
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