teflon tape for alluminium hose fittings?

[BlitZ]

teflon tape for alluminium hose fittings?

mixed bags.. people say no as it would crack the alloy fittings..
some swear by it

[kid_dynamite]

If it's a tapered thread (NPT or pipe thread) then you can use teflon tape or a sealant on it. If you're talking about braided hose with an AN/SAE thread, you don't use tape on them, and should use a crush washer or o-ring instead.

[BlitZ]

Im talking about braided oil lines and AN connectors.. so i can presume no tape anywhere? hehehe thanks dude.

[kid_dynamite]

Yep no tape. If you use the correct hoses to the hose ends, and tighten them to the exact specifications, you won't have a problem. Also helps to check them once in a while.

Check out the following links for some more info:
http://www.anplumbing.com/tech.html
http://www.mpsracing.com/products/Earls/AI_Hose_Hose.htm

[Limbo]

when we did my braided lines we used this oil to lube/seal the fittings. Its a special oil of some sort.
Maybe that's what your looking for? My friend got it from Rocket Industries. and i used his. Only need a drop of it.

[ctn]

Put a bit of gasket goo on the threads.