If you didn't replace the copper washer with a new one, you probably should
have. They conform nicely the first time they are torqued down, but they
become hardened and may not seal properly on a second go-round even though
they appear to be in good shape.
Mark Anderton
72 TR6
Virginia Beach
http://members.cox.net/andertonm/car_stuff.html
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Subject: RE: PDWA Leak
> Mark,
>
> Yes, it was intact and is in place. Just a thought...maybe cleaning up
the extra gunk off has now allowed some "play" however slight where the
system is leaking?
>
> Aaron
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> Aaron, I think that thing has a copper washer. Is yours intact?
>
> <mc>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Acekraut11@aol.com [mailto:Acekraut11@aol.com]
> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 6:18 PM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: PDWA Leak
>
>
> Hi List...
>
> Has anyone had any problems with leaks around the large bolt on the end
> of the PDWA? I replaced the seals this winter and have tightened the
> bolt quite hard. Dont want to overtighten the bolt. Any suggestions
> for torque specifications?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron Cropley
> 71 TR6
> Topsham, Maine
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