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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Default Re: Oil Catch Can and cleaner tips...
Originally Posted by SparkieSRT6
I actually read this originally but doubted the need for tape because of the number of threads. Didn't really consider the pressurization could force oil past the threads.


PS I was quite happy to find the leak at the catch can as the oil was dripping from the black cast steering box so I was fearing the worst.
Pressure does not come into it, it reaches atmospheric pressure only when the engine is off. Air will get into the system passing the threads when the engine is running.

It just leaks because it is a pipe thread and they do not seal as there are gaps at the bottom of the threads. It's a good job you do not do gas pipe installations.

I have never checked my can yet, I do not expect too much.

It'll soon be time to get the covers out. They put brine down on some roads last week.
 
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