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Originally Posted by Matt G.
The packing on the shutoff valve is probably shot. You can use two very small O-rings if you can find ones that are gas resistant. I have done that in the past, but I can't remember what size O-ring I used. I generally don't use any sort of sealer on the threads and I rarely get leaks. I have used teflon tape in the past, but I am not convinced that it's gas resistant. You can also try replacing the bowl gasket if you didn't do that when you had it apart. Get an OEM Kohler one, as the aftermarket ones swell a lot when exposed to gas.
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Teflon tape is resistant to oil & gas, no question, and does it's job well.
BUT
We quit using it, as it always to seem to find it's way into spools, valves or solenoids causing to many re dues/downtime.
I have used Teflon pipe sealant in a tube with good results.
But it is expensive, and has a awful odor