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Ok, I'm putting parts of my engine back together and I'm using some old rubber parts that are in good shape- but I'd like to lubricate and protect them.
For example- I have the rubber O-ring right under the oil filler neck. Don't have time to run to Pep-Boys again today so I gotta use something I've got. The choices are: *Engine oil *CV joint grease *WD 40 *White Lithium Grease from spray can *3in1 Houshold Oil Or I probably have lots of other stuff that would apply. I just don't know what dries out rubber (alcohol? acetone?) that I should avoid, and what I should use, if anything. Also, I have wiring boots on the outside- what to use on them? |
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I'm a fan of silicone grease as it is easier on the rubber because it is not petroleum based. I agree some o-rings are designed for oil contact but I still coat with silicone grease. Pool stores have it readily available.
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
I'm a fan of silicone grease as it is easier on the rubber because it is not petroleum based. I agree some o-rings are designed for oil contact but I still coat with silicone grease. Pool stores have it readily available. The pool supply stores have Teflon grease, too. Great stuff. It's waterproof and sticky, works super on elastomer and poly suspension bushings. |
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