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Offline gazman

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leaky injector
« on: July 09, 2015, 06:42:13 AM »
G,day all, so one of my injectors is leaking and I figure best fix it before the flames start. got the "O" rings Question is do I use rubber grease or fit them dry?
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Offline Scott_

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Re: leaky injector
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2015, 06:56:00 AM »
The last time I fitted a set of injectors I just did it dry.
Not sure the effects of some light weight general purpose '3in1' oil or some sewing machine type oils would have on the material.
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Offline Brad-Man

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Re: leaky injector
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2015, 03:54:49 PM »
I use a dab of silicone grease...spread very thin and excess wiped off...
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