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where to order dipstick O ring ? Would like to have a spare on hand.
The usual suspects, JagBits, SNG Barrett, etc. only show the dipstick as available for ordering, not just the o ring.
If I knew the size, ID and OD, I might be able to just match it up with whats available locally. Anyone know the dimensions ?
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The usual suspects, JagBits, SNG Barrett, etc. only show the dipstick as available for ordering, not just the o ring.
If I knew the size, ID and OD, I might be able to just match it up with whats available locally. Anyone know the dimensions ?
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Call me an O / C worrywart, and you'd be right; but I'd be worried that just any ole O-ring might be of the sub-standard variety.
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ZRay the "O" Ring Guy!!!
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I have yet to see a dipstick o-ring perish as they aren't subjected to as much heat as the engine itself. As some of my American friends say: 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it!'
When and if the sealing quality of the o-ring becomes an issue, you can simply do as others have suggested, or purchase a new dipstick.
When and if the sealing quality of the o-ring becomes an issue, you can simply do as others have suggested, or purchase a new dipstick.
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NBCat dipsticks don't wear out!
I have yet to see a dipstick o-ring perish as they aren't subjected to as much heat as the engine itself. As some of my American friends say: 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it!'
When and if the sealing quality of the o-ring becomes an issue, you can simply do as others have suggested, or purchase a new dipstick.
When and if the sealing quality of the o-ring becomes an issue, you can simply do as others have suggested, or purchase a new dipstick.
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Fmertz the Harbor Freight Man!
Today, after reading through this Forum and seeing your reference to Harbor Freight again, I remembered that I have seen their Advertisements in Car & Driver a number of times, so I thought I would look them up on the Internet...….Stupid me! There is a Store (New) about 2 miles from my House...and I had no idea! Tomorrow will be my first trip, hopefully they will be open (Sunday) and I will report back on what I found....
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I need one of these o-rings as for whatever reason it was missing from the dipstick on my XKR when I bought it.
In the meantime i've sealed up the very slight vacuum leak with electrical tape, but every time I check the oil that seal get's a little worse.
I've tried lots of different generic o-rings and none of them have worked out.
The thickness of the original o-ring is much thinner than a standard o-ring in the required internal diameter, it's also not exact round in the cross-section, at least the one on my XJR isn't.
So if someone figures out a source for these correct sized o-rings, i'll buy some from you.
In the meantime i've sealed up the very slight vacuum leak with electrical tape, but every time I check the oil that seal get's a little worse.
I've tried lots of different generic o-rings and none of them have worked out.
The thickness of the original o-ring is much thinner than a standard o-ring in the required internal diameter, it's also not exact round in the cross-section, at least the one on my XJR isn't.
So if someone figures out a source for these correct sized o-rings, i'll buy some from you.
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