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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Ouray, CO
So going some years back when we had a pool, the filter was a sta-rite stainless number with a cartridge in it. The housing split in the middle and had a clamp that held the 2 halves together and a large o-ring did the sealing. Second time I was having to replace the o-ring the pool parts store guy asks if I use "o-ring seal". That seal lasted 8 yrs, maybe even more as we moved -- the grease was the trick...
that stuff was just pure silcone grease, which most folks (other than us) use for things like spark plug boots (also known as di-electric grease).
I use the stuff on all o-rings and in particular ones having to do with water (like all the ones on my well filter system) -- no leaks and never stuck.
Has anyone tried this stuff on a coolant filter? I'm happy to be the first if not... filter system goes on next week
(finally).
that stuff was just pure silcone grease, which most folks (other than us) use for things like spark plug boots (also known as di-electric grease).
I use the stuff on all o-rings and in particular ones having to do with water (like all the ones on my well filter system) -- no leaks and never stuck.
Has anyone tried this stuff on a coolant filter? I'm happy to be the first if not... filter system goes on next week
(finally).
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Whittier, CA
Here is a thread showing how I relocated the filter to make it easier to get out of there. Helps get the wrench on, and helps limit how much coolant spills all over.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nt-filter.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nt-filter.html
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