Date:         Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:19:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
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Uh oh. RC/TK is using T. Goff's favorite word... can wedding bells be far
behind?

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube


> <<Esteemed Sir,
> Is this not only to keep the o-ring properly seated during assembly
> rather than to act as a sealant? Inquiring minds want to know. >>
>
> Yes Oh Noble Headed One.
> Your right on the money with this assumption.
>
> The Cat high tack is to hold the o-rings in place for proper assemebly
> rather than to act as a sealer.
>
> I wouldn't re use an o-ring if my engines were hanging from a shade tree
> in the back yard.
>
> They are plenty cheap and will do the job they were intended to, if the
> mating surface is: clean , dry, and un-queefed up.
>
> If the hose side ( which usually hold's the o-ring) is messed up.
> Replace it prior to gamming it all up with silicone, gold , blue, black
> or red.
> It's all the same, and doesn't make for a good professional repair.
>
>
>
> High Tack is a much better choice & solution.