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3rd gen Wrenching Tricks of the Trade

Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by antonthegrey
when replacing the injectors on a VG (should be the same on the VE as well), liberally grease up the o-rings on the injectors with Vaseline. It's a petroleum product so if inducted, the worst that will happen is some smoke. Plus, is sticks to the rings MUCH better than any motor oil (as says the FSM).
But doesn't Vaseline cause the rubber to deteriorate much more quickly?
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Latex?


Originally Posted by cole_grant
But doesn't Vaseline cause the rubber to deteriorate much more quickly?
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Not these particular parts, because they're designed to be in contact with gasoline all the time.
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Good to know. So, a little vaseline helps it slide in more easily and won't hurt the O at all.
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