leaking pump at threading

Daxin · 04-28-2007

Hi, I was told not to thread the nozzle on the pump all the way because it might crack. But I still have a leak. I was wondering if it was ok to screw it all the way in. Will it crack the pump on the black portion of the pump.

thank you

Rocket468 · 04-30-2007

Try turning it another 1/2 to 1 turns.

Usually you should only turn them 2 turns or so from finger tight when first installing.

Daxin · 04-30-2007

Hi, I've turned it a few times and it is still leaking. Should I try teflon tape?

Rocket468 · 05-03-2007

I perferr teflon paste. How much thread is sticking out?

Daxin · 05-03-2007

It is almost all the way in now.

Rocket468 · 05-07-2007

Sounds like you may have cross threaded the threads, Try pulling it out and putting some teflon paste on the threads and re tighten them.

dvldoc · 05-16-2007

There should be just two threads showing on the pump fittings and they will be fully seated and tight.

04-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
Daxin Water Injection Year: 1994 Make: Eagle Model: Talon Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	leaking pump at threading Hi, I was told not to thread the nozzle on the pump all the way because it might crack. But I still have a leak. I was wondering if it was ok to screw it all the way in. Will it crack the pump on the black portion of the pump. thank you

04-30-2007	#2 (permalink)
Rocket468 DevilsOwn Staff Year: 2000 Make: Pontiac Model: Grand Prix Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,126	Re: leaking pump at threading Try turning it another 1/2 to 1 turns. Usually you should only turn them 2 turns or so from finger tight when first installing.

04-30-2007	#3 (permalink)
Daxin Water Injection Year: 1994 Make: Eagle Model: Talon Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	Re: leaking pump at threading Hi, I've turned it a few times and it is still leaking. Should I try teflon tape?

05-03-2007	#4 (permalink)
Rocket468 DevilsOwn Staff Year: 2000 Make: Pontiac Model: Grand Prix Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,126	Re: leaking pump at threading I perferr teflon paste. How much thread is sticking out?

05-03-2007	#5 (permalink)
Daxin Water Injection Year: 1994 Make: Eagle Model: Talon Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15	Re: leaking pump at threading It is almost all the way in now.

05-07-2007	#6 (permalink)
Rocket468 DevilsOwn Staff Year: 2000 Make: Pontiac Model: Grand Prix Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,126	Re: leaking pump at threading Sounds like you may have cross threaded the threads, Try pulling it out and putting some teflon paste on the threads and re tighten them.

05-16-2007	#7 (permalink)
dvldoc DevilsOwn Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,071	Re: leaking pump at threading There should be just two threads showing on the pump fittings and they will be fully seated and tight. __________________ Currently deployed to Ramadi 1 battalion 12th Marines Task Force MP