Bolt Thread/Lock/Tape stuff???

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Aug 30, 2006 | 10:49 PM

E2EK1EL

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Bolt Thread/Lock/Tape stuff???

Whats that white tape called that goes over the bolt but under the nut? You know its there to help keep the nut from coming off? I've tryed searching all kinds of names. Thanks,

Aug 30, 2006 | 10:51 PM

mxs

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RE: Bolt Thread/Lock/Tape stuff???

teflon tape??

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:19 AM

E2EK1EL

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Thats it! Thanks man

Aug 31, 2006 | 02:04 AM

sacicons

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RE: Bolt Thread/Lock/Tape stuff???

thats to seal the connection from leaking, like in gas or water pipes. you should use a thread locker to hold them together.

Aug 31, 2006 | 07:13 AM

mxs

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RE: Bolt Thread/Lock/Tape stuff???

yeah that's what I was going to say, teflon tape isn't like Loctite or anything, it's "tape" but it's not sticky

Aug 31, 2006 | 11:01 AM

E2EK1EL

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RE: Bolt Thread/Lock/Tape stuff???

Loctite hey? thats the liquide stuff

Aug 31, 2006 | 06:20 PM

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RE: Bolt Thread/Lock/Tape stuff???

Yes, blue for temporary, red for permanent.

Aug 31, 2006 | 09:57 PM

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Loctite hey? thats the liquide stuff

it is also available in a glue stick form.

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