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Absolutely need 100% silicone grease?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by IAmMoen, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. IAmMoen

    IAmMoen New Member

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    I am putting my carbs back together and I read somewhere that I need to use 100% silicone grease. I am having a hard time finding 100% silicone grease. I find lower percentages. The only 100% silicone grease I found was at a scuba diving store.

    For my diaphragms and carb to bowl gaskets do I need to get 100%.
    If so where are you guys getting this stuff?
     
  2. schmuckaholic

    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    1) Chacal.

    Last batch I got was 90% from a local industrial hardware store, and it seems to work just fine, so I don't think I'd sweat the other 10%.
     
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    ok I bought the 90%. It says it has no petroleum based additives and it is recommended for rubber applications. Thanks much!
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    I just used dielectric tune up grease from NAPA


    MN
     
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    O-ring lube at the hardware store works well.
     

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