O-ring specialists?
 

Not on the ZT but I have an air-con problem on the other motor.
Had it tested with a dye tracer and there is a leak on each pipe to the compressor at the compressor joint end. Tech Mech says I need a new compressor (surprise surprise), me, I think borrocks, it needs new O-rings.
Problem is I don't know what to buy, size or material wise. The snotty German dealership don't want to know unless I hand it over to them, and I would rather have them on hand before I do a stripdown.
I am quite prepared to buy a pack of assorted sizes, but I need to know what type of material and size range for this type of application.

Mick

Have you done a Google for 'O-ring specialists'? You can also get selection packs on eBay.

TC

Yes

Don't really want 500 though!

Mick

Something like this may be worth a shot: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MIXED-SELECTIO...item19b559c1b3

TC

find out from Jules where he gets the 'other' Viton O rings from - I bought the first pack to distribute but I've mislaid their details. I'm sure they would help.

There you go and prices not bad either..............
http://www.polymax.co.uk/acatalog/Viton_O-Rings.html

Thanks Podge, already been there.
Problem is, as I said, I have no idea of the size.
Obviously less than 2cm, but how much less,and what section, diameter..............:(

Can see me with the car in bits, then searching for the right rings. :mad:

Mick

If its definately a BMW compressor have a look at this BMW website.
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E4..._conditioning/
and check out the exploded diagrams.

Unlike MG-Rover they list all O-rings & gaskets.
BMW seem to have set price for all O-rings on all parts, = €1.26 Euros each.

I have bought O-rings direct from BMW parts department in the past after being ripped off by a MG dealer who insisted that you can't repair ZTT/R7/BMW fuel pump/sender units.
They'd never heard of the common BMW fuel pump/sender fault of 'Dissolving O-rings!
He was then proved wrong and now hangs his head in shame!
TK

Not a BMW compressor, it's on a Merc.

Mick