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Old 05-09-16, 07:15 AM   #1
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Question 'O' ring material

Can anybody advise me what material is used for the 'O' rings on fuel injectors?

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Old 05-09-16, 08:35 AM   #2
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I believe they are made from Viton, a synthetic rubber.
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I believe they are made from Viton, a synthetic rubber.
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I believe they are made from Viton, a synthetic rubber.
knew it began with V , just couldn't think, too many other words came to mind first beginning with V
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There are Silicone, Nitrile, EPDM and Viton among others just wasn't sure which were suitable for petrol.
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you replacing yours Royston ?
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There are for the adapters for the Bosch injectors into the fuel rail, it looks like I nipped a couple when I installed them
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There are for the adapters for the Bosch injectors into the fuel rail, it looks like I nipped a couple when I installed them
This is on your 20v 90?
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This is on your 20v 90?
Yes
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Thought you were referring to 10v seals. Don't know what they use on the 20Vs.
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