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Old 10-08-2020, 01:04 AM   #21
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Re: Aluminum intake and vacuum fusion snafu - now what?

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Originally Posted by garyd1961 View Post
Isn't that pipe threads? You don't want to tighten it to tight or you will crack the intake. I would start with another fitting preferably brass and if you can get 3 of 4 threads it should be good. Maybe a little pipe sealer would help also.
I was kind of along these lines too. If the plastic PVC fitting starts well and threads then I would see that as a positive sign that a brass one would too. Then there would be "no muss no fuss" and you'd not have the expense of tap and die tools, intake gaskets, etc.
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