Kraton M2C Shock Caps Leaking at Bleed Screw?

[hyperion]

Hi all — anyone else have this issue? Newly rebuilt, and I torqued the bleed screws down as much as I dare with such a small fastener into AL. Not a lot of fluid, but each run I see a little weepage as shown below. Any thoughts?

-hyp

 

[grihn]

Put some thread sealer on them. THREAD SEALER, not thread lock. You can get it at auto parts stores.

 

[🇺🇸 DΞזΞפּ 🇺🇸]

I use that at work, I just don't know how easy it would come off, but it seals great.
Pipe Dope

 

[hyperion]

Awesome, thanks! Do you think the PFTE variety are necessary? Or loctite 565 is just fine? -hyp

 

[🇺🇸 DΞזΞפּ 🇺🇸]

I don't know which one is more permanent, the pipe dope is tough, I have to use 2 pip wrenches to get is loose

 

[slick2500]

Just use some of this on the screw https://www.homedepot.com/p/Harvey-...Sealing-PTFE-Plumber-s-Tape-0178503/202280370 I mean you can get an entire roll of it for like 50 cents so why not.

 

[🇺🇸 DΞזΞפּ 🇺🇸]

Teflon Tape? seriously ?

 

[slick2500]

Teflon Tape? seriously ?

Yeah it works. I used to use it on my Traxxas Ultra shocks to keep them from leaking. And it is super cheap and goes a long way.