> -----Original Message-----
> From: Malcolm Walker [SMTP:walker05@camosun.bc.ca]
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 1998 6:34 PM
> To: Peter Zaborski
> Cc: 'TR6 List'
> Subject: Re: sealing plugs
>
>
> On Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Peter Zaborski wrote:
>
> Are you sure it's not a pipe thread? (I've never seen the EGR on a
> TR6...)
>
Positive. I plugged the other holes for the pollution stuff with pipe
thread plugs though.
> Pipe threads seal nicely with just teflon tape, or something
> similar...
>
I think the heat in this area might be a consideration. That's why I
thought I would try the exhaust stuff 0 it is made for high heat. I'm
just not sure if it's good to have this kind of stuff anywhere near the
cylinder innards.
> You may want to have a copper washer cut for you out of plate copper,
> and
> use a gasket compound on it.
>
Most places that do this kind of stuff have a minimum shop charge so it
may not be practical. But I might try this route.
> BTW, you might find a whitworth sized socket that will *exactly* fit
> your
> bolt. I seem to remember it was either 5/8W or 9/16W (just smaller
> than
> 1-1/8")
>
Already have the right wrench - sockets won't do cause there is not
enough clearance due to proximity of a head stud/nut.
Thanks for the ideas.
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
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