Coolant Leak @ O-Ring?
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Drak, your local auto parts store should have a nitrile (aka, Buna-N) o-ring that will fit the bill in this case. This type of o-ring is good for up to 120C. So, it will be right at the top end of its normal operating limits. So, you will be fine. They may have some high temp o-rings right in the store that would do what you are after.
The big thing is making sure you have the right size o-ring. You want an o-ring that has the same amount of rubber to it. Yes, the inside and outside diameters are important, but you can fudge those a little bit. The diameter of the ring itself is key as this is what does the actual sealing.
The big thing is making sure you have the right size o-ring. You want an o-ring that has the same amount of rubber to it. Yes, the inside and outside diameters are important, but you can fudge those a little bit. The diameter of the ring itself is key as this is what does the actual sealing.
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Drak, your local auto parts store should have a nitrile (aka, Buna-N) o-ring that will fit the bill in this case. This type of o-ring is good for up to 120C. So, it will be right at the top end of its normal operating limits. So, you will be fine. They may have some high temp o-rings right in the store that would do what you are after.
The big thing is making sure you have the right size o-ring. You want an o-ring that has the same amount of rubber to it. Yes, the inside and outside diameters are important, but you can fudge those a little bit. The diameter of the ring itself is key as this is what does the actual sealing.
The big thing is making sure you have the right size o-ring. You want an o-ring that has the same amount of rubber to it. Yes, the inside and outside diameters are important, but you can fudge those a little bit. The diameter of the ring itself is key as this is what does the actual sealing.
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