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Porscheaddiction · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:46 am Post subject: HELP?? with fuel injector sockets

I went out and purchased this item today "Permatex Thread sealant with Teflon" They also had at the store Permatex High temperature sealant however the high temp says not to use on plastics. The regluar type has no warnings about plastics, but also says nothing about temperature to be used at. This is what the website says about the high temp stuff sounds good but warning about plastic makes me very wery.

Permatex® High Temperature Thread Sealant
OEM specified. Locks and seals threaded fittings. Resists leakage, vibration loosening, moisture, hydraulic fluids and diesel fuels. Lubricates threads for easy assembly and disassembly. Won’t shred or wear like Teflon® tape. Parts may be repositioned up to 4 hours after application. Temperature range from -65°F to 400°F (-54°C to 204°C). Contains PTFE.

Suggested Applications: Head bolts into through holes, oil PSI sending units and sensors, oil and coolant lines, fuel fittings

To the people that know.....Have I purchased the correct sealant for the injector sockets? or should I use the high temp stuff? or should I be looking for something different please advise.
Thanks Chris.
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Diesel · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 1061 Location: Ellington,CT

That'll work. You just want to make real sure the threads in the head are clean or the new socket will bind before it hits bottom. Don't ask me how I know this.
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Porscheaddiction · Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:43 am Post subject:

ok thanks just wanted to be sure I could use the reglular stuff instead of high temp. Yes the threads will be cleaned the head has been rebuilt.
Chris
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1981 924 NA (Restoring mode)
1984 928S (Enjoying the driving season)