"O" Ring Lubricant - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

xk49 · 04-23-2015, 12:56 PM

Went to three different parts stores today and none of them carry "O" ring lubricant. I actually never heard of the stuff(neither did two of the shops).

Is there a substitute product I can use? From what I found on the web it looks like "O" ring lubricant is just a silicone based product.

I'm installing a SC and in the instructions it calls for O-ring lube for the installation of the fuel rail and for the injectors.

Superfly1 · 04-23-2015, 02:09 PM

This stuff works well for o-rings... I don't know if there are specific requirement for injector o-rings though...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Super-Lub...2003/202932697

J-Crazy Camaro · 04-23-2015, 02:17 PM

I heard silicone lubricants aren't good for injector o rings

xk49 · 04-23-2015, 02:48 PM

Found a link on a Corvette forum and there was a variety of alternatives, some from backshade mechanics to professionals. Here's a partial list:

1) Vaseline
2) Dish Detergent
3) Spit (gonna make those injectors my bitch)
4) KY

The professional recommended the dish detergent as it evaporates over time and really the only thing your doing is trying to get the injectors in, not maintain some sort of O ring preservative.

ZED SLED · 04-23-2015, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xk49

Found a link on a Corvette forum and there was a variety of alternatives, some from backshade mechanics to professionals. Here's a partial list:

1) Vaseline
2) Dish Detergent
3) Spit (gonna make those injectors my bitch)
4) KY

The professional recommended the dish detergent as it evaporates over time and really the only thing your doing is trying to get the injectors in, not maintain some sort of O ring preservative.

LMAO

Superfly1 · 04-23-2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Crazy Camaro

I heard silicone lubricants aren't good for injector o rings

Good to know...

MCSarge · 04-23-2015, 05:07 PM

All your trying to do us lubricate the o ring so it doesn't tear as you install it. You can use a little Mobile 1 oil on it to let it slide in. I've never used anything special to install an o ring.

Greazmonky · 04-23-2015, 05:51 PM

molykote

1Coopgt · 04-23-2015, 06:12 PM

I would use a silicone grease. If you ever have to take it apart you don't want the o-ring tearing apart as you pull it apart later .

BigShow1960 · 04-23-2015, 06:30 PM

Preparation H

J-Crazy Camaro · 04-24-2015, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xk49

Found a link on a Corvette forum and there was a variety of alternatives, some from backshade mechanics to professionals. Here's a partial list:

1) Vaseline
2) Dish Detergent
3) Spit (gonna make those injectors my bitch)
4) KY

The professional recommended the dish detergent as it evaporates over time and really the only thing your doing is trying to get the injectors in, not maintain some sort of O ring preservative.

I made the unfortunate mistake of googling this same question and landed on a different forum with the same remarks. smh people

MMC · 04-24-2015, 10:23 AM

Google Parker O-lube, it's barium based not silicone and very viscous.

CamaroCracka · 04-24-2015, 10:51 AM

I've always used Vaseline even when making it my bitch.

rayhawk · 04-24-2015, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCSarge

All your trying to do us lubricate the o ring so it doesn't tear as you install it. You can use a little Mobile 1 oil on it to let it slide in. I've never used anything special to install an o ring.

This is what I would do. Are they blue o-rings? If so, those are your typical fuel resistant fluorosilicone grade. A little bit of engine oil won't hurt anything.

04-23-2015, 12:56 PM	#1
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04-23-2015, 02:09 PM	#2
Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 916 View My Garage	This stuff works well for o-rings... I don't know if there are specific requirement for injector o-rings though... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Super-Lub...2003/202932697 __________________ CAI intake \| OBX LT Headers \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| SS Rear Diff, Axles & Driveshaft Zex 100 Shot Nitrous \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Box & Underhood Bowtie Eibach Springs & SS Sway Bars \| BMR Strut Brace \| Drake Shifter \| Vitesse Paddles \| 13.26 @ 105.88 mph

04-23-2015, 02:17 PM	#3
J-Crazy Camaro Drives: Red V8 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 325	I heard silicone lubricants aren't good for injector o rings __________________ Live Hard, Drive Fast, Die Free. 'Merica

04-23-2015, 02:48 PM	#4
xk49 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NH Posts: 306	Found a link on a Corvette forum and there was a variety of alternatives, some from backshade mechanics to professionals. Here's a partial list: 1) Vaseline 2) Dish Detergent 3) Spit (gonna make those injectors my bitch) 4) KY The professional recommended the dish detergent as it evaporates over time and really the only thing your doing is trying to get the injectors in, not maintain some sort of O ring preservative. __________________ Flowmaster Force II Axle back, Kooks LT's and Highflow Cats, Oracle Side Makers, BC Coilovers, E-Force Supercharger, Rotofab Intake, HexVents, ACS T4 Splitter/Rockers/Wind Deflectors, Aeroforce dual pod, Autometer boost/WB analog gauges, MRR M228 20x10 20x11 Nitto Invo 275/315's, CDC Sport Bar, Tuned by Slowhawk Performance.

04-23-2015, 05:07 PM	#7
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	All your trying to do us lubricate the o ring so it doesn't tear as you install it. You can use a little Mobile 1 oil on it to let it slide in. I've never used anything special to install an o ring. __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

04-23-2015, 05:51 PM	#8
Greazmonky Drives: 2011 1LT RS camaro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 19	molykote

04-23-2015, 06:12 PM	#9
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	I would use a silicone grease. If you ever have to take it apart you don't want the o-ring tearing apart as you pull it apart later .

04-23-2015, 06:30 PM	#10
BigShow1960 BigShow Drives: 2017 1 Camaro + Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tucson Posts: 335	Preparation H

04-24-2015, 10:23 AM	#12
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	Google Parker O-lube, it's barium based not silicone and very viscous. __________________

04-24-2015, 10:51 AM	#13
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,763	I've always used Vaseline even when making it my bitch. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.