OIL LEAK!
This started about 2 months ago as a tiny bit of seepage from the oil feed line. It was specifically located where the brass "elbow" screws into the supplied brass "T". The flex oil feed line screws onto this elbow. Lately, it's been leaking quite badly.
If you go to the Vortech installation manual, here:
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/pdf/ma...ls/4hs218im.pdf
Scroll down to P. 9 of the document (but P. 3 of the actual manual) and look at Fig. 2-c, you will see this elbow.
Also take a look at the "NOTE" in the shaded text area half way up the page.
From the very start, I called on this "NOTE". I put teflon tape on ALL the threads except for this one. Why didn't I? I forgot!
NONE of the connections leaked EXCEPT this one. I had to go back in and dismantle the fittings (too cramped to just do that one), re-teflon tape all the threads after thorough cleaning and teflon taped the elbow, re-assembled everything and the all is well. WHAT A PITA! (Oh, and I HATE LEAKS!)
Just make sure that when you use the tape that you do NOT put the tape right to the open end of the thread as this is where it might shed bits and get pushed into the oil line. This is especially important where you have the "ball and socket" type of connections (as in the flex lines). In these, the tape must never interfere with the way the ball seals into the socket.

It's funny that when you look at Fig. 2-c, you see a white rim where the elbow screws into the "T". That sure looks like teflon tape to me.

 

The liquid teflon works very well. Honda uses it on the s2000 at the factory.

I've always heard conflicting information with teflon and gas and oil lines. Some swear by it. But others say its a no no especially for oil lines. Not sure why. The petroleum products eat away at the teflon? I've been told several times by home heating guys that they never use teflon tape for oil line connections. Nitrous companies say not to use teflon tape either for the fuel lines. I wonder if the reason is What X-viper stated above, Some small shreads can come loose and really mess things up down the line.

 

I never used teflon tape, but I prefer to use teflon paste. Feels just more secure and comfortable. On the nitrous oxide fittings and connections and etc, with a bottle pressure of 1200 psi, it WILL leak even if the seepage is very very small, but all the T connections and fittings held up very well with teflon paste.

 

XVIPER, I was an aircraft tech. for 16 years.

I would definitely use Teflon on all pipe fittings and almost anything other than AN. As you mentioned, you just have to watch to hold back the tape about 2 treads from the male end. Start at end and work back with the wrap running in the direction of the thread. If anyone says otherwise, they are just afraid of the tape getting into the oil lines. With care, this shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for all your great post and please keep them coming.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sloopy
XVIPER, I was an aircraft tech. for 16 years.

I would

 

Just looked at picture and yup, that's Teflon tape showing.

Obviously they don't want the liability of someone not knowing how to use Teflon, but don't want to deal with leaks on their installations either.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
From the very start, I called

 

Ain't that the truth. I have a few more new scars on my arm just from this fix.
I'm hoping this thread will serve as a "heads up" to all those who have yet to install this thing.

 

I remember thinking the same thing at the time of the install....


Do not use teflon tape on threads????? I've never not used teflon tape on threads????? Hmmmmm....

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
OIL LEAK!