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Old 11-29-2008, 12:05 AM   #10
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Re: Driving on front brakes only

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter View Post
No teflon tape on the cooler lines !

That's a flared fitting. Teflon tape is for pipe threads only. The flared fitting is what seals, not the nut around the flare.

Fix the problem right. Either tighten it up or repair the flare with a flaring tool.
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy View Post
I meant where the brass fitting goes into the radiator
That's What Tx Firefighter is talking about, teflon won't help.
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