New thanksgiving tradition (LIM gaskets)
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Originally Posted by willwren
A 1/8" bead all the way around the o-ring, on the side that will enter the LIM or bracket FIRST. So the insertion forces it into the O-ring grooves of the elbow.
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From: NEBF:06,07 | NYBF:06,07 | ONBF:06,07 | CNBF:06 & more............
Originally Posted by MACDRIVE
Originally Posted by willwren
A 1/8" bead all the way around the o-ring, on the side that will enter the LIM or bracket FIRST. So the insertion forces it into the O-ring grooves of the elbow.
Boosty replaced his at my house at NYBF, it is a B***** to get in.
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Originally Posted by MACDRIVE
Originally Posted by willwren
A 1/8" bead all the way around the o-ring, on the side that will enter the LIM or bracket FIRST. So the insertion forces it into the O-ring grooves of the elbow.
DEX is the enemy. It will eat away at the plastic. Go back and research the last few cars that have had UIM, LIM, or coolant elbow failures. We do it for a very good reason that has been explained time and again on this Forum.
Pay particular attention to the high-quality elbow on EK98'* car that cost me a second day on his top end.
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From: Clovis, CA
Originally Posted by willwren
Originally Posted by MACDRIVE
Originally Posted by willwren
A 1/8" bead all the way around the o-ring, on the side that will enter the LIM or bracket FIRST. So the insertion forces it into the O-ring grooves of the elbow.
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Mac, it'* been explained, why, when and how. The purpose of the mechanical section is to help people out with specific problems and issues. The less chatter people have to sift through to get answers to their questions, including searches for information, the better.
If you need help with something, we'll help you out. If you want to bandy about ideas, head to the brainstorming section. Want to be a comedian, head to the lounge. Let'* keep the mechanical section clean, neat, and efficient.
If you need help with something, we'll help you out. If you want to bandy about ideas, head to the brainstorming section. Want to be a comedian, head to the lounge. Let'* keep the mechanical section clean, neat, and efficient.
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Archon, with the same amount of words you just typed, you could have just simply answered my question rather than go into a long dissertation about my posts. I don't see why the question couldn't be answered with one single sentence. And no, it is not my intention to disrupt this Forum in any way with chatter of humor, I'm just seeking an answer to a simple question like everyone else.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Macdrive, Archon nailed it better than I could have.
Our goal here is to help people. If your post doesn't actively contribute to that, don't make it.
Our goal here is to help people. If your post doesn't actively contribute to that, don't make it.
