Plumber's tape - radiator replacement

[DanzboysM1009]

I'm replacing my radiator this weekend and wondered if it would be a good idea to place plumber's tape on the threads for the fittings going into the radiator? I had seen the suggestion before, but thought that with the heat of the motor it would just melt and possibly leak. Anyone have any experience?

LCDR Dan

 

[Buzz]

you can also buy the liquid teflon in a tube, but tape will work also

 

[wreckerman893]

I would recommend it.

 

[lindyp38]

and if u dont use it...the crude floating around inside the engine will eventually seal it up.......

 

[jstier]

Telfon tape or plumbers tape. Isn't really a true thead sealer. All it does is bind up the threads. Dupont who makes teflon will not allow its use in there plant as a thread sealer. Your best bet is a liquid thread sealer with tefoln. The teflon is used to lubrcate the tread and the sealer will unitize the assembly. I always use Loctite on everything. Loctite 565 would be a great chioce.

Jeff
Fort Wayne IN