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Old 09-19-2014, 07:51 AM
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My MK2 was purchased without a brake vacuum tank. I have fabricated a stainless tank and it appears to need a nipple welded in. What is the correct size to allow the Jaguar check valve to be affixed? The broken check valve I have looks like 1/8 NPT. Thanks
 
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Old 09-19-2014, 09:47 AM
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Called one of our venders and it is 1/8 npt. I can finish fabrication and I ordered the valve for next week delivery.
 
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Still waiting...... Not charged just waiting. California vendor
 
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As I recall when fitting my valve into the vacuum reservoir tank (called a "Reservac" tank by Jaguar), the thread on the valve is tapered to make the seal.
 
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1/8 npt thread, still waiting on valve
 
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pull the valve from any salvage XJ-6
 
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Hello, we have these in stock at around $45.00.
The thread is indeed 1/8" -27 NPT. If you would like to order one please give me a call on 1800 452 4787


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You are who I am waiting on, I gave you my card info and
Got the dicount???????? Awkward
 
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Recieved check valve today.....
 
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