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Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam
I am a little surprised by the other responses so far.
Teflon tape works great for water pipe, but I never use it for gasoline applications.
Please understand that no one who's opinion I truly value has ever told me "definitely do not use Teflon tape on gas" however I just don't think it's a good thing.
I do know this about Teflon tape: Teflon tape DOES NOT have any sealing properties what-so-ever.
It is exactly what it sounds like, TEFLON... A non stick product.
It helps to eliminate friction between thread mating surfaces, it makes the threads slick on each other, so they slide easier when being screwed together, thus letting the pipe and fitting screw together farther.
Back to the problem, I would bet that there is a crack in the solder that holds the little square fitting into the bottom of the tank or the top of the bowl base is distorted or cracked.
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Sam, I do agree with your logic as far as the tape, but it was something I was shown years back,...and I guess I just do it because that was the way I was taught.
So I never tried it without, but NEVER had a leak at the threads with it either. Maybe it's just one of those mystical things with me that works
if in it ain't broke, don't fix it.
