Jon,
The answer depends on if you ever want to remove it again. I usually give
parts like this a couple of wraps of teflon tape before I reassemble. This
ensures that I can remove the part at some point in the future.
FWIW, no dumb questions here.
Peter
'68 TR250
> From: Jon <blueturtles@yahoo.com>
> Reply-To: Jon <blueturtles@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:09:41 -0800 (PST)
> To: Triumph 6-Pack Mailing List <6pack@autox.team.net>, Triumph Mailing List
> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Heater Control Valve
>
> Hi Listers,
>
> Santa dropped off an early present via UPS from the
> TRF this afternoon. My questions is, do I need to do
> anything special when I replace the heater control
> valve in my 74 TR6 this weekend? Do you just screw it
> into the engine and re-connect the hose and the cable?
> Do you add any sealant to the threads of the part that
> screws into the engine? (I am sure the answer is "no",
> but I have never done this repair before - please
> don't laugh at my dumb questions). Any help or
> suggestions would be great and as always, thank you!
>
> Jon
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