Crappy new steering box fix
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I was about to post the same thing. That is definitely a square o-ring. You need to go to a hydraulic shop for a replacement. Not a auto parts or plumbing parts store. The hydraulic shop can usually source the correct one for under $10(including shipping to your island, about the same as my island)
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yes, Walt. It is a square O ring. BTW do you have a front right window channel for me? How's the city? I miss it. My Rover does not.
I think I should get the proper O ring as well. If I find it then I will have a perfectly new box I believe. I may be optimistic but I think the rest of it is fine.
Even with my Mitutoyo Digital Calipter (don't ask) it's pretty hard to accurately measure a rubber O ring and the new one is too small but the old one surely has morphed since it was made.
Savannah, hilarious you know Casa de Tornillo (house of screws - hot bordello). I was there last week looking for stuff. I've been to a far range of places lookin' for it here.
I think I should get the proper O ring as well. If I find it then I will have a perfectly new box I believe. I may be optimistic but I think the rest of it is fine.
Even with my Mitutoyo Digital Calipter (don't ask) it's pretty hard to accurately measure a rubber O ring and the new one is too small but the old one surely has morphed since it was made.
Savannah, hilarious you know Casa de Tornillo (house of screws - hot bordello). I was there last week looking for stuff. I've been to a far range of places lookin' for it here.
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Make sure you get the correct material as well. With power steering, trans and hyd fluid you will need a buna-n seal which is very common. I have 100s of thousands of square cut o-rings in stock but only in about 15-20 sizes. If you have the measurements; I can see if I have anything and if not I will see if I can get what you need. McMaster is an excellent resource if they will ship to you,
Most jewlery stores have a tool to size rings that works well to assist with measuring orings: slide your o-ring on the tool and measure where it stops.
Todd
Most jewlery stores have a tool to size rings that works well to assist with measuring orings: slide your o-ring on the tool and measure where it stops.
Todd
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yes, Walt. It is a square O ring. BTW do you have a front right window channel for me? How's the city? I miss it. My Rover does not.
I think I should get the proper O ring as well. If I find it then I will have a perfectly new box I believe. I may be optimistic but I think the rest of it is fine.
Even with my Mitutoyo Digital Calipter (don't ask) it's pretty hard to accurately measure a rubber O ring and the new one is too small but the old one surely has morphed since it was made.
Savannah, hilarious you know Casa de Tornillo (house of screws - hot bordello). I was there last week looking for stuff. I've been to a far range of places lookin' for it here.
I think I should get the proper O ring as well. If I find it then I will have a perfectly new box I believe. I may be optimistic but I think the rest of it is fine.
Even with my Mitutoyo Digital Calipter (don't ask) it's pretty hard to accurately measure a rubber O ring and the new one is too small but the old one surely has morphed since it was made.
Savannah, hilarious you know Casa de Tornillo (house of screws - hot bordello). I was there last week looking for stuff. I've been to a far range of places lookin' for it here.
cheers
Pedronz
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