[DeTomaso] Sealing ZF bottom cover

Dave Londry davel at emspace.com
Wed Nov 22 13:06:49 EST 2017


I tried Loctite Thread Seal Larry.

It seemed like it cut it down by 80% but over about 5 years it got 
drippier again.
If I do it again I think I'll try teflon.
Dave

On 21/11/2017 3:16 PM, Garth Rodericks via DeTomaso wrote:
>     Hey Larry,
>     If the leaks are originating from the bolts, you might try some sealing
>     washers, either copper or neoprene bonded.  Copper are often used for
>     sealing oil pan drain plugs.
>     Examples - Note that these links are just for reference - I have not
>     selected appropriate sizes for the ZF.
>     Copper:
>     [1]https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Sealing-Washer-5Z
>     LU3
>     Neoprene bonded:
>     [2]https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0173339
>
> References
>
>     1.https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Sealing-Washer-5ZLU3
>     2.https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0173339
>
>
>
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   I tried Loctite Thread Seal Larry.

   It seemed like it cut it down by 80% but over about 5 years it got
   drippier again.
   If I do it again I think I'll try teflon.
   Dave

   On 21/11/2017 3:16 PM, Garth Rodericks via DeTomaso wrote:

   Hey Larry,
   If the leaks are originating from the bolts, you might try some sealing
   washers, either copper or neoprene bonded.  Copper are often used for
   sealing oil pan drain plugs.
   Examples - Note that these links are just for reference - I have not
   selected appropriate sizes for the ZF.
   Copper:
   [1][1]https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Sealing-Washer-5Z
   LU3
   Neoprene bonded:
   [2][2]https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0173339

References

   1. [3]https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Sealing-Washer-5ZLU3
   2. [4]https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0173339


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   1. https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Sealing-Washer-5Z
   2. https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0173339
   3. https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Sealing-Washer-5ZLU3
   4. https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0173339
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