Nitrous Quesitons

[ralexander03@snet.net (Rick Alexander)]

Nope, no nitrous experience here.

I do know about threads and Teflon tape though and can give you some
insight. Teflon tape is not a sealer contrary to popular belief. Teflon tape
does the same job as pipe dope in that it lubricates the threads so that the
fitting can be tightened sufficiently to affect a seal. This only applies to
tapered pipe thread. Putting Teflon tape on straight thread is pointless.

So, do you have straight thread with a sealing gasket or washer of some sort
or is it tapered and could these have gotten mixed up in the case of your
fogger?

Rick Alexander
'87 MKII Rolling Roc
'86 Cabbie
'81 "S" MKI G60 in progress
'80 MKI (Parts)
'73 Baja Challenge car
'65 Brubaker Box
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----- Original Message -----
From: <WaspHwy@aol.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 1:59 AM
Subject: Nitrous Quesitons


> this is semi -technical:
>
> I have a nitrous plate for my 8v. it is tapped for a NOS fogger nozzle,
which
> is installed. problem is whoever tapped it didnt use the NOS tap, which
has a
> weird pitch to it. so the threads in the plate and on the nozzle are kinda
> fucked. BUT... it does screw in tight, and points the right direction.
just
> to be safe, I wrapped it in teflon (the threads...) so, the question is,
is
> this safe to use?
>
> also, I have some other general questions regarding nitrous use. so if
> anybody out there has some experience with it on VW's, email me.
>
> thanks,
>
> mark
>
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