Pipe dope is the generic term for pipe joint compounds. Available at local
hardware stores. Will definately hold up to engine temp water. Another
alternative is teflon tape. The pink heavy duty version is probably your
best bet
Deano
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> From: jbonina@nectech.com
> To: Bob Lang <LANG@ISIS.MIT.EDU>; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re[2]: Re[2]: TR6 Wheel Bearings
> Date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 7:57 AM
>
>
> You're right about enjoying the TR. I took it in this AM; a bit cool. The
ride
> home will be nice...and the next few days are looking good too (finally
after 2
> 1/2 weeks of rain).
>
> Question for you and the list. I'm hoping to get to replacing the water
valve on
> the TR6 this weekend. After I unscrew the old valve and clean the
threads, what
> do I use on the new valve threads to keep it from leaking? Someone
suggested
> "pipe dope"? Huh? What is the more correct name for it? Will it hold up
to HOT
> water?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
> ____________________Reply Separator____________________
> Subject: Re: Re[2]: TR6 Wheel Bearings
> Author: Bob Lang <LANG@ISIS.MIT.EDU>
> Date: 5/12/98 10:31 AM
>
> On Tue, 12 May 1998 jbonina@nectech.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Hey Bob,
>
> Hey.
>
> > FYI, my potential TR buyer called yesterday to back out.
>
> Well the upside is that we're getting nice weather for the next few days.
> Try to enjoy it!
>
> I spent close to three hours in the last day or so trying to unstick some
> calipers for my Race6... fun stuff. I eventually resorted to using a
> grease gun to produce enough pressure to blow them suckers out... quite a
> job indeed. Now I get to clean 'em up and rebuild 'em.
>
> Ah, the joy of "classic cars"!
>
> > Jeff
>
> rml
>
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