Installing EGT probe. Anyone use a tread sealer with it?
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Installing EGT probe. Anyone use a tread sealer with it?
I'll finally get to my EGT gauge installed this weekend. I will be drilling into the manifold, and was wondering if anyone has used some type of sealer on the probe treads...(autometer gauge) I will also use the drill & grease method, even maybe engine idle to keep the metal shaving out..thanks
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same here. All I used was copper antisieze (higher temp raiting then nickle) havnt had any leak on either truck and I did the 1 truck twice when I replaced the manifold.
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I just did mine yesterday, and didn't think it would be a good idea for thread sealer. It's a pipe thread, so the hole actually ends up being tapered, resulting in a good seal.
I drilled and tapped mine with greased bits and with the engine idling. Wear safetly glasses and gloves (it gets a little warm, but not bad) and take your time. Piece of cake.
I drilled and tapped mine with greased bits and with the engine idling. Wear safetly glasses and gloves (it gets a little warm, but not bad) and take your time. Piece of cake.
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