What are the bleeder screws actually made of? Brass? Steel? Do they so often get stuck due to galvanic action between dissimilar metals or simply rusting?
G Mann <[email protected]> writes: > Teflon tape should NOT be used in hydraulic systems. The seal effect relys > on the cone shape of the tip and the area it sets in.. NOT the threads. > More importantly, anti-seize compounds use materials that make a barrier > against the thread and the body doing a "rust weld" and becoming one solid > piece. > > Teflon does not do that, and in fact is not a very "tough" material.. ie. > a teflon coated cooking pan must always use plastic food turners and such > to keep from scratching through the surface. As soon as you thread the > bleeder fitting on to the bore, it does exactly that, and you will have > metal to metal contact that will rust in a salt / moisture environment. > > Grant... > AZ... "Where diesels roam free" > -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
