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    Thunderbirds reacted to Mogman's post in the thread M1123 A2 Power Steering return line blowing off with Like Like.
    Because it is the same connection I would suspect an issue with that connection. I would start by replacing that piece of line and clamps.
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    Thunderbirds reacted to Mogman's post in the thread M1123 A2 Power Steering return line blowing off with Like Like.
    The return circuit does get pressurized by the Cadillac valve to turn the fan off, your clamps must be able to withstand at least 100...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to Dieselmeister's post in the thread M1123 A2 Power Steering return line blowing off with Like Like.
    Follow the return line hand over hand and see if it is kinked or squished anywhere.
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    Thunderbirds replied to the thread M1123 A2 Power Steering return line blowing off.
    Take a look if it is near the steering arms/pitman arms, so when you steer it could pull it off. Do you have a hose clamp on it...
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    Thunderbirds replied to the thread Gasket makers.
    You're right, they are all available online, even free shipping to the house, but here in these neck of the woods, I couldn't find ANY...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to gringeltaube's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    Not?? Do a search for Henkel's "Loctite 518". There are at least three different sizes to choose from: 6ml and 50ml tubes and also a...
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    Thunderbirds replied to the thread Gasket makers.
    And that is the main reason I started the topic, I agree 100%. Sort of a constant battle in my head when one side wants me to get the...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to Mogman's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    You can probably get away with it, but you must think your labor has no value if you are willing to do the job twice. As stated above...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to Mrgior31513's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    I prefer the black silicone in most uses that are general engine or gear oil applications and not high heat. I've done mostly civilian...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to 87cr250r's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    Use anaerobics anywhere you can. Silicone is very permeable and can seep oil. Silicone glues the parts together which makes disassembly...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to Dieselmeister's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    Anerobics allow adjustment of the parts, until they are clamped together. Most Anerobics are very poor at filling any large gaps. They...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to osteo16's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    Just from my thining, Anerobic may be used in stressed areas. Such as the stearing knuckle. No give between surfaces, where as a...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to juanprado's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    Yes, But many folks use it as a universal rtv. It seems it must be the to go to item for the military as my M923 & m998 only have red on...
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    Thunderbirds replied to the thread Gasket makers.
    Thanks for the heads up. I'll probably do the same, just because I did the diffs first and thought it would call for the same on the...
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    Thunderbirds reacted to 98G's post in the thread Gasket makers with Like Like.
    I did in 2019. No issues since. I've put maybe 15k miles on it in a mixture of sustained interstate road trips and very tame off...
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