Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape for Hydraulic Hoses?

Here's the thing guys. I dont have many swivel fittings on my hoses, so if I had a leak, I'd be spending about 2 hours removing hoses and reassembling them (potentially having more leaks).
I suppose I wont use anything, maybe a little oil like was mentioned, and if I do have a leak, when I re-assemble everything I will use a sparing amount of dope on the outer part of the threads.

Wish me luck with no leaks!! All the potential havoc of disassembly are all new hoses and fittings/cylinders, so hopefully leaks wont be an issue.
I appreciate the help guys =)

I use teflon tape, just remember to wrap it the right direction, stay 2 threads up from the bottom of the fitting, use 2 wraps at the most and don't overtighten it.

Also, If you ever have the option of using O-Ring Boss fittings, USE THEM. They are far superior to pipe threads.

Erik in WI

Quote Hermit "Please remember teflon tape needs to go on in the right direction. If it's put on in the wrong direction, it will cause problems"

For my info only. What is the correct direction to put tape on???

Ron

If I had 3 hands I could take pictures of how it is done to help the dialog, but I would probably be to busy getting more work done (HA)!

Good Luck
Erik in WI

Water lines, exhaust pipes, etc. are a whole different ball game.

Disassembly is why I use Teflon paste, however tractors operate at low temperatures (except for the exhaust system) when it comes to pipe joints. If you want to get carbon steel screwed joints apart after they have been at 400 degrees for two years they best have been doped.

Neither.

Like Andy says, just tighten the fittings until they don't leak.

Allan

I use Teflon paste, sparingly, but light oil owrks about as well.

fwiw

Duane