Spark plug oil seals - an alternative to OE

[Guest]

I have sourced and now fitted a set of viton o rings to the front rocker cover and so far after about 70 miles of use there have been no leaks.

In the UK one seal costs about $37 from Mitzi or $72 for 6 from JDM.

The seals I have fitted cost less than a $1 each.

Over 2 weeks later and no problems with leaks

The supplier is Polymax in the UK and the seal required is BS322V75 These are 31.12 x 5.33mm and being made of viton should be more resistant to oil and heat than the standard seals

http://www.polymax.co.uk/acatalog/Viton_O-Rings_BS309_-_BS395.html

I would expect somebody in Oz could find a supplier with the same size of seal.

 

[SiliconAngel]

Pete, you're a legend, you know that?

These are actually only ¥400 each from Mitsi Japan, so $37 each is daylight robbery! But even so, $6 for the lot is a hell of a lot better than $30-40! If I didn't already have a set of new ones ready to go I'd snap these right up

 

[Guest]

That's quite a mark up we have to pay in the UK then if they are only 400 yen.

 

[naughtika]

Peter, are you able to buy about 18 for me?! seems like polymax only sell it to UK..

and of course I'd pay you back..

 

[Guest]

Peter, are you able to buy about 18 for me?! seems like polymax only sell it to UK..

and of course I'd pay you back..

Hi Christian if you can't find a supplier in Oz that wouldn't be a problem. I have 18 here at the moment.

 

[gorgath]

Peter, can you squeeze me in on the list for 6?

 

[Guest]

Peter, can you squeeze me in on the list for 6?

Yes that shouldn't be a problem . I'll have to order some more but they only take a couple of days.
Somebody in Oz should be able to supply that size though which will keep delivery costs down but I've no problem sending some over.

 

[Guest]

Peter, are you able to buy about 18 for me?! seems like polymax only sell it to UK..

and of course I'd pay you back..

18 seals would be £12 + postage. Cheapest postage is £1.87 or £5.37 for signed for delivery

 

[Guest]

Peter, can you squeeze me in on the list for 6?

6 would be £4 + postage. Cheapest is £1.64 or signed for delivery £5.14

 

[gorgath]

6 would be £4 + postage. Cheapest is £1.64 or signed for delivery £5.14

Lock me in! if you got Paypal, let me know and I will do the payment now.

 

[naughtika]

18 seals would be £12 + postage. Cheapest postage is £1.87 or £5.37 for signed for delivery

how can i pay you?

 

[matchtheclown]

I could paypal you also.

Go Peter! Maybe we could get them all sent to Oz in one hit and then divided up by someone for freight forwarding?

I need 6. Makes sense to change them when I do the spark plugs which I have sitting on my desk.

 

[Guest]

I'll have to order in some more of the seals so if you want me to send them all to one person to distribute that would be great.

 

[timmae2006]

I never knew about these seals before in the leggy's? someone care to explain quickly???? never knew we needed them

 

[gorgath]

Got mind on the mail today! Thanks Peter!

EDIT: ow, how is your seals so far? Still no leaks? Did you used Silicone Grease when you installed them?

 

[Guest]

Got mind on the mail today! Thanks Peter!

EDIT: ow, how is your seals so far? Still no leaks? Did you used Silicone Grease when you installed them?

great glad to hear they arrived safely.

I just used a small amount of RTV sealent to hold the seals on the rocker cover while fitting it. I didn't use any grease or sealent between the seal and head. My ones are still leak free

 

[SiliconAngel]

I never knew about these seals before in the leggy's? someone care to explain quickly???? never knew we needed them

Tim they're discussed elsewhere, but basically its a rubber seal that deteriorates over time and requires replacement. Best done with other 100,000km service parts, including your plugs if you're using iridium or platinum rated to 100,000kms service life.

 

[frozen]

Sorry to bring this up - But if i went to change a spark plug and it was COVERED in oil, like heaps, is this the part i need? There was no oil on the part that actually sparks, just the other side of the thread.

 

[gorgath]

Josh, don't buy this, it won't work. I have bought a set when I changed my plugs and unfortunately it won't fit.

 

[naughtika]

Josh, don't buy this, it won't work. I have bought a set when I changed my plugs and unfortunately it won't fit.

Irwin, is this the one from Peter (from UK)??

I've been using the ones he provided and I think it is a silicon based o-ring...

it does fit imo, just gotta add sealant to it so it doesn't fall off when you install it..