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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #10 on: 19 May 2014, 14:48 »
I have a set of brand new seats the upgraded version never used pm me if you want them £25 posted

What's upgraded about them?

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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #11 on: 19 May 2014, 15:58 »
I think hes on about the metal shiney ones   :nerd:

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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #12 on: 19 May 2014, 18:31 »
They would be alot more than £25 if they were the metal ones. They are the white ones, better design, newer and do not leak.

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Re: possible fuel leak!
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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #14 on: 19 May 2014, 20:34 »
I got them.... Do you use any sealent around the thread when fitting them in?

I know you do when using the metal ones


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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #15 on: 19 May 2014, 21:02 »
since cleaning around them  yesterday   theres been sign of a leak  its all dry aroud there .so im thinking maybe there was a leak at somepoint  but has been sorted   ill keep an eye out for any  but for now   all looks good thx fellas for reply etc   much appreciated
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Re: possible fuel leak!
« Reply #16 on: 19 May 2014, 22:13 »
I got them.... Do you use any sealent around the thread when fitting them in?

I know you do when using the metal ones

I think Wazzzer recommends a fuel resistant gasket sealant. I don't know if you have to though, surely some loctite or similar would also work.