Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Oct 21, 2012

• #1

I was in halfords a while ago and saw some O rings in a box. I thought to myself it would be a good idea to buy a box of mixed sized O ring for my Freelander, just in case I needs em. Is it a good idea and if so what should I buy? Somefink like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225-PC-O-RING-ASSORTMENT-RUBBER-SEALS-WASHERS-PIECE-/270558745376?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3efe8ed320

edit:

Ere's the hal.fords ones: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_256923_langId_-1_categoryId_255228

 

Last edited: Oct 21, 2012

mark666freelander

New Member

• Oct 21, 2012

• #2

ive had a box of these for years mate always good to have handy

saying that tho ive only ever used one of them and it was for the trolly jack

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Oct 21, 2012

• #3

I get the feeling they int always suitable for some chemicals, like petrol. Green ones are special for air con.

 

Andrew McIntyre

Active Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #4

Lol.
I have two full boxes of various sized O-rings, prolly about 60/70 different sizes, and guess what, over the years when needing an O-ring for something or other, I've NEVER had the right size. Trouble is, there are hundreds of different sizes and thicknesses, so prolly better off ordering one when you need it from a stockist. Bugger eh?

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #5

I got a box of 450 from Aldi a while back for £6.99 . Annoyingly there isnt one that is an exact match for the Thermostat on my V6 which might go some way to explaining why it's now leaking

 

Singvogel

Well-Known Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #6

I have to agree - I too have a box of assorted sizes - but none of them were any use to fix my Karcher or my hose fittings.

Lots of the right sizes on ebay that arrive within 48 hrs.

Singvogel. :hippie: