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6th January 2023, 07:03 AM
#1
Patrol Guru
Sealant for engine oil pressure switch
Hi.
I need to replace my oil pressure switch (or change from one engine to another, to be more precise). The manual says to use "thread sealant". What product/brand names would be that? Gotta be something oil and temperature resistant I suppose...
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6th January 2023 07:03 AM
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6th January 2023, 10:59 AM
#2
Patrol God
Whether right or not, I usually use a bit of the copper coloured silicone sealant ( the high temperature stuff) for such jobs.
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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6th January 2023, 12:05 PM
#3
Patrol Guru
Thank you Mudnut.
The search string "copper silicone" helped a lot. Found that and other even more appropriate products locally based on that search. Small things provide big help!
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7th January 2023, 06:34 AM
#4
Teflon tape aka "ceelon" another option.
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- 1988 LWB 7-seat Safari, TD42 -
1989 LWB 5-Seat, TD42
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7th January 2023, 05:09 PM
#5
Patrol Guru
Teflon tape is what I actually have on my toolbox. Not sure if it goes well with oil and heat, as I usually use it for water pipes and faucets. Ended up finding/buying a product called Tek-Bond 204. Haven't used yet but seems promising.
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8th January 2023, 05:22 AM
#6
Originally Posted by
BrazilianY60
Teflon tape is what I actually have on my toolbox. Not sure if it goes well with oil and heat,
It's good for solvents (including petrol) and up to alcohol-vapour so oil is no prob. Also good for about 300 degrees celcius iirc.
- 1990 LWB Safari flatdeck, TD42 -
- 1988 LWB 7-seat Safari, TD42 -
1989 LWB 5-Seat, TD42
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9th January 2023, 11:35 PM
#7
Expert
you can get thread sealant from most auto parts stores, I got mine from either sca or repco. unsure of the temp rating but it's used with engine/gearbox oil.
Last edited by pollenface; 9th January 2023 at 11:53 PM.
2008 CRD Auto Wagon
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12th January 2023, 01:41 PM
#8
Ive allways used the white permatex sealant with no issues
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