Hi folks. I'm looking at changing my leaky o rings on the coolant header going into the engine. The specs call for four 18.54 X 2.6 mm o rings. Can i use a standard 3/4 X 3/32 inch rings instead and are they a special material compound.
Thanks in advance
jean-pierre
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Re: o rings
Go with OEM imho, because of the composition of the o-rings is spec'd for the use and any aftermarket may not be. & exact size & form is critical as many have found out. They have to go in evenly all at the same time. Area on both manifold & engine has to be spotless and free from burrs or any rust or corrision and use a top quality o-ring lube. Not done correctly they will leak in a very short time and you have to do it again. The OEM's are not that expensive so your are not saving a bunch by trying others. Kaw dealer may have them but if not, Carl can get them to you faster than anyone Carl Leo, 386-898-7659, E-mail: voyagerparts@bellsouth.net, He will give you the best advice on correct install.
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Re: o rings
....I second ,what doug just said. Go with OEM....cause it's alot of work to go thru ,to possibly have to do it over again to save a buck !
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Re: o rings
Got my O'rings from Carl Leo Thanksgiving week (put in the following weekend). For the price (can't remember right now, somewhere between $5 and $20), any other isn't worth the headache of the unknown and maybe doing it again. IMHO.Lucasind wrote:....I second ,what doug just said. Go with OEM....cause it's alot of work to go thru ,to possibly have to do it over again to save a buck !
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Re: o rings
I say also go with OEM o-rings so you know they fit. Take your time taking it all apart. I did mine last fall and it isnt that difficult.kjsett wrote:Got my O'rings from Carl Leo Thanksgiving week (put in the following weekend). For the price (can't remember right now, somewhere between $5 and $20), any other isn't worth the headache of the unknown and maybe doing it again. IMHO.Lucasind wrote:....I second ,what doug just said. Go with OEM....cause it's alot of work to go thru ,to possibly have to do it over again to save a buck !
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Re: o rings
OK , got the picture. I also sent Carl a word and he confirmed.
Thanks again
Jean-Pierre
Thanks again
Jean-Pierre