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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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The directions say to use a thread sealing paste on the banjo bolts. Is teflon tape gonna work ok?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Usually when it is recommended to use sealant paste, it is better to do so. The danger with teflon tape is a piece may seperate and begin a journey through your bikewith the potential of clogging something up. Paste is cheap.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Default RE: installing big sucker got a question
they should have sent you some in a tube they did mine, I just put it on, blue locktite.
 
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Usually when it is recommended to use sealant paste, it is better to do so. The danger with teflon tape is a piece may seperate and begin a journey through your bikewith the potential of clogging something up. Paste is cheap.
Good point. I just didn't want to out in this 5 degree weather. Guess I will.

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they should have sent you some in a tube they did mine, I just put it on, blue locktite.
Hell maybe they did. I didn't even really look in the bag just grabed the directions

Thanks, I will go look now.
 
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Be careful dont over torque the bolts they will break ( dont ask me how I know, but ness will furnish replacements foc.)
 
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