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Title: Thread Sealant
Post by: RJ on August 25, 2018, 04:09:20 PM
All -

What type of sealant (if any) is recommended for diesel fuel line fittings?

I've got a leak coming off the secondary fuel filter where there's a sending unit screwed into the filter housing.

It's not the sending unit itself, it's coming out between the housing and the NPT sender's fitting.

Yes, it's tight.

Suggestions?

TIA ;)
Title: Re: Thread Sealant
Post by: luvrbus on August 25, 2018, 04:27:33 PM
Permatex #56521 or 80632 a little pricey for 4 oz but it works, both are same except the 56521 will harden , NAPA house brand is the same I have used all 3
Title: Re: Thread Sealant
Post by: chessie4905 on August 25, 2018, 07:01:19 PM
You sure the housing doesn't have a small crack? Or the pipe thread is worn big and fitting bottoms before getting sealing tite