Red's intercooler reservoir "tank" is leaking at the brass elbow on the side of it. I thought and said I had it fixed but that ain't so. I've messed with this thing until I'm about ready to cry about it.
I've messed with it to the point where I ordered a new tank from Vortech through Summit. It's on back order from Vortech, maybe ships in a month, and we all know maybe. So I might as well keep messing with this one before I run out of time (Arkansas race at the end of April).
This is brass screwed into gas can plastic and there are lateral vibration forces on it. All we've gathered from research is that brass into plastic is a bad idea according to plumbers. Patrick said it would be okay to use teflon tape on the threads when I asked, which I tried. The water/antifreeze/dye solution in the system dissolves the teflon tape. I suspect it's the UV dye I put in there, that stuff for sure won't wash off of your hands, not ever.
To poll the troops here, what to try next? Before I mess it up permanently. I'm thinking silicone sealant in a squeeze tube. Unit suggested Flex Shot. I/we have no clue. Did I ever say I love Bangshift? If I didn't, I meant to.
Love and thanks,
pdub
I've messed with it to the point where I ordered a new tank from Vortech through Summit. It's on back order from Vortech, maybe ships in a month, and we all know maybe. So I might as well keep messing with this one before I run out of time (Arkansas race at the end of April).
This is brass screwed into gas can plastic and there are lateral vibration forces on it. All we've gathered from research is that brass into plastic is a bad idea according to plumbers. Patrick said it would be okay to use teflon tape on the threads when I asked, which I tried. The water/antifreeze/dye solution in the system dissolves the teflon tape. I suspect it's the UV dye I put in there, that stuff for sure won't wash off of your hands, not ever.
To poll the troops here, what to try next? Before I mess it up permanently. I'm thinking silicone sealant in a squeeze tube. Unit suggested Flex Shot. I/we have no clue. Did I ever say I love Bangshift? If I didn't, I meant to.
Love and thanks,
pdub
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