Thread: TD5 CAM PLUG FIX!

Don't suppose you've got a a std BS size for this O-Ring ?

Kev..

Nope, but givethe part number to Caterpillar and they should be able to give you the dimensions. I'll measure up anotherone at work Monday.

Cheers

Andrew

Hi Kev

I got 2 from my local oil seal / bearing place in Melb for nics - happy to measure my spare one also if you need. I smeared mine with a little water pump spec silicone instead of oil, (which made it slide in easily).

Go Vienna Green

Originally Posted by simonmelb

Hi Kev

I got 2 from my local oil seal / bearing place in Melb for nics - happy to measure my spare one also if you need. I smeared mine with a little water pump spec silicone instead of oil, (which made it slide in easily).

Go Vienna Green

Dont ever do this!

The silicone now has prevented the o'ring from moving correctly in its housing and sealing properly.

What you have essentially done is just siliconed the hole, may as well not put the o'ring in place.
Doing this practice can accelerate leakage next time.

Thanks for the tip Tobie - I'lll clean & re set it !

Simon, before you pull it back out, was it silicone or silicone grease? Silicone grease will be ok, silicone sealant as Tombie says would be bad.

Originally Posted by dswatts

was it silicone or silicone grease?

It was a very light smear of silicone (not silicone grease) to help it slide in, so I'll clean & re-seat it.

Originally Posted by simonmelb

It was a very light smear of silicone (not silicone grease) to help it slide in, so I'll clean & re-seat it.

I think as punishment for using silicone and as a measure to ensure you dont do it again, I think a penalty is in order, saaaaaayyyyy your bullbar..... take it off, send it to me and we will all forgive you!!