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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Gauge Sensor Dope or Tape Recommendations?

Just got a two Westach combo guages (Pyro/Boost and FP/Trans Temp.). To install the gauge sensors what type of thread dope or tape should I use on the threads?<br><br>EGT Sensor?<br>Boost?<br>Fuel Pressure Sensor?<br>Trans Temperature Sensor?<br><br>Thanks in advance for any help!<br><br><br><br>
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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Re:Gauge Sensor Dope or Tape Recommendations?

None on the egt probe. Too hot any way<br>Boost and fuel I used a teflon paste that is fuel and steam compatable. Any hardware store will have it.<br>Didn't do my trans. temp yet so I'm not sure there. I'm guessing the same paste will work good. I don't have any leaks so far ;D
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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Re:Gauge Sensor Dope or Tape Recommendations?

Don't forget some Anti-Seize on the EGT probe! ;D<br><br>Tony
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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Re:Gauge Sensor Dope or Tape Recommendations?

Good call Tony 8) Forgot to mention that...<br>
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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Re:Gauge Sensor Dope or Tape Recommendations?

Don't use Teflon Tape on the Fuel Pressure guage.<br><br>It tends to come apart and gum up the works.<br><br>Imagine if you will, little pieces of undissolvable tape getting into the injection pump. :'( <br><br><br>phox
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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Re:Gauge Sensor Dope or Tape Recommendations?

I did not use anything on mine, no leaks.
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