Installing rubber seals

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19 years ago

Wed, Apr 6, 2005 12:24 AM

Would vasoline be a good lubricant to help install new rubber seals?

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19 years ago

Wed, Apr 6, 2005 12:27 AM

No. That is petroleum, and not good for rubber.

Silicone lube is good for lubrication.

Soap solution makes a good temporary lube where you want to pass rubber thru channels during installation, but don't want it to stay readily movable later.

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19 years ago

Wed, Apr 6, 2005 11:23 AM

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19 years ago

Wed, Apr 6, 2005 1:37 PM

Gas for fuel injection seals. I happen to use AmourAll for some rubber stuff even though ArmourAll/silicone is really not good for rubber. A little won't kill the seal. Soap is safer.

Jim B.

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19 years ago

Wed, Apr 6, 2005 4:01 PM

Thanks, guys - appreciated.

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