Q: Double O-Rings - Best Sources

Citroënbender · November 20, 2018, 08:46:47 AM

I've got to go through the Sydney 147's AC as a priority, need to stock up on the double o-rings beforehand.

Which (sort-of) local FCA or indie supplier is best at present for these?

bazzbazz · November 20, 2018, 10:08:56 AM

You's be better off looking at A/C specialists to source them from.

Citroënbender · November 20, 2018, 10:39:07 AM

I'd done my homework in advance.

Highgate - nope.
Ashdown - nope.
Würth - nope.

Who have I missed?

bazzbazz · November 20, 2018, 03:46:42 PM

Buy a bulk kit of A/C specific O rings from eBay?

Citroënbender · November 20, 2018, 04:03:54 PM

Yes, I found the Romanian bloke in France selling sets of one each size (three rings), not ideal as the size mix ratio is off.

I can make up twenty-five "kits" of three small, two medium, two large OEM seals ex-Poland for $230-odd including courier, so about $9/car on my doormat. It's tempting.

bazzbazz · November 20, 2018, 09:11:40 PM

Just which O rings are you after ?

Citroënbender · November 20, 2018, 09:34:59 PM

I've got to replace the hardlines from the firewall, splice in a new flex portion where the radiator shroud has chafed it, replace towbar-damaged condenser, fit a new drier and finally, renew the displacement modulation valve in the compressor. So, pretty much all the double O-rings from the windscreen forward plus the compressor pad seals - not a fan of re-using when they've got a few years and heat cycles through them.