Afraid of the answer.....

[pilut2]

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo

Now I do have a few questions on replacing the valve.

Is it a good idea to put silicone or any kind of sealant on the threads of the screws?


Thanks for the help.

Try replacing the O-rings first- it worked for me! I was able to source them at a local hydraulics repair shop. No need to seal the screws with anything - just don't over tighten them. Good luck!

[nicecar]

Be very carefull with the screws. They go into plastic and strip very easily. I didnt use any to of antiseize or watever. The best advice I got was on here....rotate screws counter clockwise until it clicks into original bore then tighten down only to snug. The O- rings do the sealing. Cross your tightening pattern to insure even seating. Disclaimer I am a cook not a mechanic. Good Luck. Still had to bleed air after completion

[robdelorenzo]

Thanks, I just got the valve today and am going to install it in the morning.
Does anyone know if it needs to be installed with the bail in the "open" position?
I saw that mentioned in this thread, but nowhere else
https://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?app=forums&module=forums&controller=topic&id=14754
I also saw that using some silicone grease or even dish soap on the o rings is a good idea. Any comments on that?
The biggest thing it looks like to me is to go very easy on the screws and to twist them backwards until I feel the pop of the threads and then tighten them down.
Thanks and I'll let you know what happens.