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Silicon Grease - Sourcing??

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Smooooth, May 2, 2011.

  1. Smooooth

    Smooooth Member

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    What a great day - parts arrived from Chacal...................
    Scary how such a little package can cost so much and yet provide so much joy.

    Back to the Grease - Time to put the carbs back together.

    I could not find Silicon Grease locally with the exception of NAPA at $30 for 8oz. Ebay has nice little 1/4 oz tubes for about $4

    I have searched many a post on the forum and have seen some conflicting information.

    Somewhere I saw a post about looking in the plumbing section of hardware stores.

    Any help as to where else to look would be greatly appreciated.
    Did I miss something from Chacal? (Maybe a hint for him to carry)

    Thank you

    Stephen
     
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  2. mlew

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    Auto parts store sells small packs for spark plug boots.. couple of bucks.
    O-ring lube at the hardware store is silicone grease.
     
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    I've had no problem sourcing it locally, but Chacal does indeed stock the stuff. Ask for HCP1714.
     
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    Silicone, actually.

    Easiest thing is in the plumbing department of your local hardware store. Should be a couple of bucks for a small container of it.
     
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    Yep, I found a little tube at O'Reilly's that was labeled for spark plug boots. 100% silicone grease.
     
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    GOT IT!!!!!
    In the Plumbing Department at the hardware store.
    $5.00 for a small container that will last a loooong time.

    Carbs have now been reassembled - next task is Bench Sync
     
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    Float levels?
     
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    To quote Shrek - "It's on the to do list"
     
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    $30 for 8oz? D:
    Don't think I've seen that at my store!
    Anyhow, great tip on the hardware store one.
    Have fun! ;)
     
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