Need some o-ring help!
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From: NorCal
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
I'm positive that you can silicone that housing and it will hold. Just don't be a cake decorator. Use just enough to fill the groove and a tiny bit more. Let it cure for the night and put it back on in the morning and you'll be good to go.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by tjbeggs
no put the two halves together while the silcone is fresh. then let it set so the silicone doesn't blow out
Make sure that the two mating surfaces are oil free.
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From: Columbia, MO
I too checked with Ford for that o-ring and came up with the same result - no individual parts sold for the turbo. I wonder if you could get it from International or possibly from Garrett (turbo guys, not BCDP)?
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nah, i need it today. last night i wirewheeled it, so i have to clean it and maybe walnutshell-blast the housings and then clean them very well and then put the right stuff in. so iguess i need to put the actual backplate and wheel on, and have that as the last thing to do, correct?
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
nah, i need it today. last night i wirewheeled it, so i have to clean it and maybe walnutshell-blast the housings and then clean them very well and then put the right stuff in. so iguess i need to put the actual backplate and wheel on, and have that as the last thing to do, correct?
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