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      03-08-2023, 11:09 AM   #1
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O-ring installation, lubrication....

BMW colleagues -
Preparing to install the aftermarket aluminum chargepipe which mates to the throttle body and the chargepipe is engineered to receive a specific o-ring.

Began searching this subject re how to install the o-ring to prevent damage, if and what type of o-ring assembly lubricant, etc.

Found this website that is a a quick read and provides excellent direction re preventing o-ring damage during installation, etc.

Please take a look and offer your experience and recommendation(s) re what type of lubricant to use on the o-ring prior to installation.

The website refers to ester based lubricants and petroleum distillate lubricants as well.

If you have a recommendation, please post (and hopefully a weblink) for a small tube of lubricant for my application.

https://www.ipcol.com/blog/everythin...-installation/


Thank you and regards -
Racerbruce
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