Coolant crossover tube O-rings

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I've got my crossover tube out to paint and figured it would be wise to replace the o-rings at this time. They look kinda flattened and one has a little tear.

Dealer only for the o-rings? Or any generic ones good enough?
 
Generic will work. I can't remember, but I either bought mine at home depot or in an assorted pack in the HELP! section at AutoZone.
 
I agree any generic will work Just a hint put a little lubricant on the new o-rings to help them slid in better .. Like sex :)) :eek:
 
Sergmark said:
I agree any generic will work Just a hint put a little lubricant on the new o-rings to help them slid in better .. Like sex :)) :eek:
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How's married life treating you Serg. :cool:
 
Sergmark said:
I agree any generic will work Just a hint put a little lubricant on the new o-rings to help them slid in better .. Like sex :)) :eek:
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Is he working on the exhaust?
 
Things are doing great... :gr_devil: :gr_devil: Thanks for asking..:nos:
 
I should sand the crust off mine and paint it too. I still haven't gotten the plug out of it yet.
 
my95mark8 said:
I should sand the crust off mine and paint it too. I still haven't gotten the plug out of it yet.
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Try to get the plug out before you take it off....:cool:
 
Dr. Paul had a great comment about those stubborn crossover caps. After you get them off. Weld on a large nut to make it easier to remove the next time. I had to use a torch, PB Blaster and channel locks to break the cap free on my '97. Completely stripped out the 1/4" hole.
 
I've had the cross over tube out once before and got the plug out at that time after it was reinstalled and I was filling. I stripped out enough to make me not like the way it looked so I ordered a new one, never put it in, but will now.
 
Mine actually looks like it has plier marks on the side of it.
 
torquemonkey said:
Dr. Paul had a great comment about those stubborn crossover caps. After you get them off. Weld on a large nut to make it easier to remove the next time. I had to use a torch, PB Blaster and channel locks to break the cap free on my '97. Completely stripped out the 1/4" hole.
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This worked famously, BTW. A 17mm wrench really makes this job much easier. :D

Paul.
 
FYI the correct dealer issued size for the O-rings are O.D 1.25", I.D. 1.05", and the thickness of .10".

Local parts store had the right size diameter but only had 1/8"(.125")thickness, way to tight to even force in. They also had 3/32"(.09375") thinckness, to loose for me to feel confortable with.

I'm getting mine at the dealer.
 
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC said:
FYI the correct dealer issued size for the O-rings are O.D 1.25", I.D. 1.05", and the thickness of .10".

Local parts store had the right size diameter but only had 1/8"(.125")thickness, way to tight to even force in. They also had 3/32"(.09375") thinckness, to loose for me to feel confortable with.

I'm getting mine at the dealer.
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P/N 391533-S100
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List $ 3.15 each :eek:
 
Do you guys all live back east? I only ask because both my x over cap and my friends came right off with little effort. both cars are from the southwest though. No rust out here, We are lucky.
 
^^My friends 96 and my 94 both had easy to remove crossover caps as well, his car is from NM and mine is from TX. I don't see how that area could be affected by rust caused by the environment, but maybe it can. Or maybe the 4 of us are just lucky.
 
Mine was leaking because i never put a gasket on it, so at work one day i took a n ac o ring and matched it up plugged it back in tightened it and havent had a prob since
 
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