@JayGee

So they do! Seems to support my research

Honestly, I found multiple BS references to the contrary, I was beginning to doubt myself! Why do people bullsh*t and disseminate totally wrong information on the internet so much?

Oooooer, I hope that boating article is kosher  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

I liked this "Quality costs. But, it only costs once."  John
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Gremlin500 wrote:

@D3Jon:

Yeah, there is a lot of BS on the internet about brake fliud “dissolving PTFE tape” from armchair “experts” however despite looking up each ingredient of DOT4 and searching “compatibility with PTFE” one by one, I was unable to find any support for this theory, or any scholarly articles in support thereof, so until anyone tells me otherwise with supporting references, I’ll continue to do so, but all please make your own minds up, thanks. Important to say, the PTFE is there only on the threads and not there to seal, just to be an electrical insulator to any possible galvanic action as a barrier between the dissimilar metals.. One of the best well-documented properties of PTFE is that is an excellent electrical insulator.

As for “stainless” steel? Read this:-

https:/www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2016/august//not-so-stainless-steel

PTFE is pretty much "inert" I would have thought, certainly the oil in a frying pan doesn't dissolve the non-stick PTFE coating they have!

Followed the link - Great article, learnt something there, especially the bit about the 'self healing' chromium oxide layer that can't repair as fast as sea water attacks it. Good stuff. Thanks!

Jon 1992 RR Classic 3.9 efi Vogue
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@D3Jon:

Seawater = Gritted roads salt spray, multiple concentration by comparison, i.e. much better electrolyte.  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?