Installing new Rubber Engine Compartment Seals, What to lubricate them with |
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Installing new Rubber Engine Compartment Seals, What to lubricate them with |
euro911 |
Jan 12 2012, 11:30 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Since the drive train is out and Milt fixed the engine shelf in my '75, I'm getting ready to install new [914rubber.com] seals around the engine compartment.
The old ones were hard and brittle (what was left of them), and I had to bend the rails on the slots apart a little to get them out. What do you guys use to lubricate new seals so they don't bind or tear when pulling them in? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
ellisor3 |
Jan 12 2012, 02:15 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
WD 40 also works well and helps displace water, much like the other things listed. WD 40 may be easier to apply though.
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rwilner |
Jan 12 2012, 02:53 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
I lubricated mine with simple green, which is also what I was using to clean up the engine compartment. Worked great
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