Teflon sealant

hadd · 15 January 2012, 18:46

Hi all, i'm after some teflon liquid pipe sealant or another sealant that i can use on the baystar steering system anyone know where i can get it from in uk, I can't find it anywhere there is loads of others ones

Erin · 15 January 2012, 20:16

Presumably you mean something like 'virgin white' from a plumbers merchant/DIY outlet. Is that suitable though as I thought Teflon sealant didn't set. Most hydraulic steering systems I've read about use loctite thread sealant.

hadd · 15 January 2012, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin

Presumably you mean something like 'virgin white' from a plumbers merchant/DIY outlet. Is that suitable though as I thought Teflon sealant didn't set. Most hydraulic steering systems I've read about use loctite thread sealant.

Baystar say
you should use Teflon liquid sealant on the helm pump threads, if there,s any other that i can use i would like to know witch one thanks

Smithyyy · 15 January 2012, 20:38

I used Loctite 542, described as "hydraulic thread sealant for fine threads" on mine, found it on Amazon:

Loctite 542 Hydraulic Thread Sealant for Fine Threads 10ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

seemed to work fine (ie stopped the leak!)

The spec. doesn't mention teflon as such - is this a specific requirement, in which case this stuff may not be what you need -anyway, hope this helps

Smithyyy · 15 January 2012, 20:40

sorry, our posts overlapped - see now where the teflon bit came from....

hadd · 15 January 2012, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithyyy

I used Loctite 542, described as "hydraulic thread sealant for fine threads" on mine, found it on Amazon:

Loctite 542 Hydraulic Thread Sealant for Fine Threads 10ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

seemed to work fine (ie stopped the leak!)

The spec. doesn't mention teflon as such - is this a specific requirement, in which case this stuff may not be what you need -anyway, hope this helps

I have come across that stuff, I will get some ordered now thanks

Smithyyy · 15 January 2012, 20:47

If you really want to be sure, I've seen Marc from Baystar on this forum before, he was very helpful when I was installing my system, search on Baystar and I'm sure you'll find his details

jyasaki · 16 January 2012, 00:55

Bay/Seastar steering is a hydraulic system. The sealant has to be compatible with hydraulic fluid, and preferably non-hardening to avoid getting hardened sealant from getting loose in the lines. Avoid teflon tape for the latter reason.

jky