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Engine bay seals Production run?, Deciding on if I should make some |
Mikey914 |
Jul 21 2005, 12:10 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I'm not sure about you, but I've been looking around at the cost and availability of engine compartment seals, and I'm amazed at how expensive these are. Mine were all baked off from a fire, and I must replace all.
I can make these, but to break even on the die I need to find 40 people that would buy them at $50. I might just have them made if there is enough serious interest. I'm not sure that there's that much interest, that's why I thought I might post this to see. Also as I understand there are 2 different seals I above the engine, and the other 3 sides are the same. If all 4 are the same the cost would be significantly less as only one die would be required. I'm not looking to get rich, I just want to get some parts at a more reasonable cost. -Mark |
Mikey914 |
Feb 20 2006, 11:36 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Well it's not dead yet. I finnally got the bugs worked out. I looked at several vendors and when it came time to cut dies prices went up, or there was some other issue. After looking at high temp silicone, and several other materials. Original rubber is the best for abrasion resistance, resistance to oil&gas, and cost.
The die costs are steep enough that I only want to cut one at a time. It makes sense to cut the die for the front and sides first. Pricing will be about the same. I can to one left, one right and the front for $40 + $8.10 flat rate priority mail for all 3. Before there was enough interest, If there is about the same amount of interest I will cut the first die. Time frame is 2 weeks for the die, production run about 2 more weeks. Payment will be when they are ready to ship. Who's still in? |