Size of o ring on vrsf bov flange?

[onefast2gdsm]

Anyone know the size of the o ring? I contacted vrsf and they didn't know....

 

[onefast2gdsm]

Well I tried getting a new o ring, and the Ines I got are too thick. I really need to know the size, because I can't get the flange to stop leaking. Any help appreciated...

 

[hardcorandy]

I have the same kit. Its not possible to have that O ring not leak. I used teflon tape to do the trick. You can also use a little bit of pipe dope on the threads. Leak free!

 

[onefast2gdsm]

I've tried pipe dope and Teflon. What's weird is, when I slip the flange over the pipe, it goes in really far then starts threading, like its tapered or something.

 

[hardcorandy]

Im not sure i get what your saying. I threw the O-ring out. Wrapped the pipe threads 3 times and screwed the flange on till it reached the little lip on the flange where the O ring would sit. No issues here.

 

[onefast2gdsm]

I'm saying when I put the flange on, the threaded part of the pipe goes into the flange really far then it starts threading, I turn it like 3 full turns and its botttomed out.

 

[Silver99OZ]

If you have any blue locktite around you could give that a try. I always use it on the fittings on my paintball guns to seal them.

 

[MaNGiNa24]

We use just the o-ring without teflon on our installs. Honestly if the o-ring is installed correctly it shouldn't leak. We had the same o-ring design running on our 800whp evo without an issue

 

[onefast2gdsm]

I don't see how you could install an o ring wrong. And no matter what, I had to use Teflon tape or Teflon tape plus silicone everytime I put the flange on

 

[nfernotalon]

You might be better off cutting it and have it welded on. In the first kit I bought it was just a flange welded on which I would of prefered instead, I hope mine isn't leaking.

 

[MaNGiNa24]

I don't see how you could install an o ring wrong. And no matter what, I had to use Teflon tape or Teflon tape plus silicone everytime I put the flange on

Believe me, if there's room for error, someone's going to make a mistake.

I've seen these installed incorrectly a dozen times. I've also seen people not use the o-ring because they "think it will leak", I've seen people strip the threads and claim it was stripped out of the box (), I've seen it all.

If the o-ring is properly set and the flange is nice and tight, it won't leak. With or without teflon. That's not to say teflon isn't a good idea, it's just not absolutely necessary. Then again, one can't be too careful.

 

[onefast2gdsm]

I'm in no way bashing the product I love the quick change flange but wish it was better designed I guess? But all in all this fmic setup rocks.