Petrol Tap - PTFE Tape (Sorted Thanks)

[spookefoote1956]

I recently acquired a fuel tap and the instructions were to use PTFE tape and not to rely on the fibre washer. Can PTFE be used in this circumstance or does anyone have any other suggestions?

Cheers, Chris

[dave16mct]

It does work but you'd be better off with a Dowty washer (or both)
Dave.

[Rob Harknett]

Also, new tap may leak, so soak it first in petrol or something. Taps may also leak if you have not used a bike for a while. If standing with no fuel in the tank.

[JimFitz]

I have used PTFE tape, (both gas and water) on fuel taps and the tape melts after about a year and the taps start to leak.
I now use Loctite thread sealer and it seems to be still ok after a couple of years.

Jim

[Greybeard]

Wellseal - its a panacea for all ills.

Steve

[56G80S]

Only ever used the fibre washers and had no problems.

Unusually.

Johnny B

[Rob Harknett]

Only ever used the fibre washers and had no problems.

Unusually.

Johnny B

Myself also, seldom need to change them. Keep re using. You do need to make sure they are correct size etc.

[Mick D]

Hi

Dowty washer every time for me - nothing else.

Regards Mick

[Ozmadman]

I got some copper washers with a rubber insert in (like dowty washers but they are compressible) from Hitchcocks a few years back for my lightweight and they have never leaked since fitting them

[spookefoote1956]

I've ordered some dowty washers

Thanks, Chris