Okay so question - how bad would you consider the tool markings here?



And also, the brass inserts were really tough to get in and I unfortunately couldn't help but mar them a bit with a black coated steel wrench set. The big guy though was a real, real bear. It needed a 1 1/16 inch wrench. A deep socket surely wouldn't have been any better as there's no clearance in the first place to surround the nut portion. So my question is, have I gotten it in far enough? Do I need to use some sealant on the exposed threads?

Trying to get some of the small stuff before the weekend when I hopefully have help for the real install. You guys on the boards have been helpful so far - thank you. Posting back in my original thread to keep clutter down.

 

Would anybody suggest/suggest not using any additional RTV or liquid gasket goo on any of these?

 

I would be tempted to use some teflon tape, or something on the threads, but, that's about it. If they are in nice and tight... may not even be and issue. (they are tapered pipe threads)

No RTV on the gaskets for TB. I use a thin bead on the thermostat gasket. Both sides.

 

Don't use t tape on the threads, use pipe dope. There is a chance of splitting the aluminum casting do to the added thickness of the tape.

 

Okay, I utilized teflon paste. Hopefully that's what you're referring to. The instructions didn't specify and I called in to ask what they suggested for sealant. That's great that I find out now they're tapered - the instructions say nothing about it and their pictures show the brass only very partially inserted.
Thank you.

 

I used teflon tape correctly with only one wrap inserted much less than yours with no negative effects for a year now. Glad you got it done. You will be happy with it.

 

You used the t-tape the right way, most don't. Multiple wraps of t-tape make the male fitting to big to the female part and if over tqed it will indeed split the casting, ask any new plumber about that.

 

What did this bolt go to?

 

Right next to the AC

 

Oh yes and before I forget. Broke the TV cable clip. Actually I didn't but nonetheless it wasn't removed properly. Tried a test drilling in a piece of plastic and then drilled the body of the clip and put it back. Just an idea since I didn't have time to go hunting down trans places and asking for that dinky piece. Or - as I think I've read - getting a whole cable assembly for $50 and up?
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