TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - Hmm, I don't think you should use petroleum jelly on rubber
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Hmm, I don't think you should use petroleum jelly on rubber
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itsa300zx
on November 23, 2021 at 2:03 PM
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I used petroleum jelly to make sure the O-ring was stuck in
posted by i_s_64
on November 23, 2021 at 08:33 AM
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o rings. They tend to swell/deteriorate rubber over time. At least that's what I've experienced
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Under-tightened Oil Pump Pickup tube
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i_s_64
19:30:09 11/22/21
Personally I Think its fine to leave it as is
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Drk93TT
06:23:56 11/23/21
I used petroleum jelly to make sure the O-ring was stuck in
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i_s_64
08:33:22 11/23/21
Hmm, I don't think you should use petroleum jelly on rubber -
itsa300zx
14:03:43 11/23/21
That would be great if it did
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i_s_64
20:04:12 11/23/21
Orings in engines are designed to be in contact w petroleum
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Bernie (NoVA)
08:59:31 11/24/21
It's your engine, ensure it's to spec. (n/m)
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ZaXxon
09:44:04 11/23/21
Great, Thanks
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i_s_64
20:09:51 11/23/21
You asked for opinions......
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ZaXxon
09:01:58 11/24/21
It's a chore but I would redo it. You don't want one of
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Bernie (NoVA)
09:01:40 11/24/21
when i installed my pickup tube, it had a gasket, not an
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slayer fan
01:13:09 11/26/21
At some point Nissan changed to gasket.
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ZXoltan
07:03:35 11/26/21
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