Posted January 15, 20223 yr comment_634297 My speedometer cable o-ring must have finally failed after 44 years and my car is leaking trans fluid. Does anybody know the actual diameter and cross section of the o-ring? I could buy one from Z Car Depot, but I'd rather not pay a bunch of shipping and wait weeks for a $3 part if I can find the same o-ring at the local hardware store. Of course I gave away four transmissions before I moved to AZ last year and they all had the mounts and o-rings attached. Story of my life. 🙂 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 20223 yr comment_634299 6 hours ago, Jeff G 78 said: Of course I gave away four transmissions before I moved to AZ last year and they all had the mounts and o-rings attached. yes.. but they had all also old rings in it i bet.. haha so no worry's.. i bought a universal box with LOTS of rings once for a few bucks and there is always a ring in there that fits.. Take out the old one and you know what you need.. Oh and btw... a transmission is around 1500 euro's overhere... oeps sorry 🙈 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 15, 20223 yr comment_634315 The Nissan seal is in here, next day thing from your local dealer. And I took the old o-ring to to Lowes and found a new one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 16, 20223 yr comment_634348 O-ring size is 24x2.5mm (ID x Cross section). NBR or Viton material. O- Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 16, 20223 yr comment_634351 On 1/15/2022 at 6:39 AM, dutchzcarguy said: yes.. but they had all also old rings in it i bet.. haha so no worry's.. i bought a universal box with LOTS of rings once for a few bucks and there is always a ring in there that fits.. Take out the old one and you know what you need.. Oh and btw... a transmission is around 1500 euro's overhere... oeps sorry 🙈 Good answer….Get a box of assorted sizes. You’ll have all the O rings you’ll ever need. Just type in O Ring Kit on Amazon…770 pieces for $11.00. 👍 Edited January 16, 20223 yr by Diseazd Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 16, 20223 yr Author comment_634365 7 hours ago, EuroDat said: O-ring size is 24x2.5mm (ID x Cross section). NBR or Viton material. O- Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for. It doesn't look like the local hardware store or HD/Lowe's have the right one. Amazon has it in a 50 pack in the right material or in some of the big variety kits, but I'll end up spending $20. I guess I'll just order through zcardepot. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 16, 20223 yr comment_634368 In my experience o-rings are like horse shoes and hand grenades. Close is good enough but always go bigger rather than smaller. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 20223 yr Author comment_634435 I found something close at the local True Value Hardware today. It is SAE and measures 3/4" ID (19.05mm) x 15/16" OD (24mm) OD x 3/32 (2.4mm) cross section. I figure it was worth $0.79 even if it only works for a while. The manufacturer's assortment box had no information about the material properties, so it's likely nitrile rubber and not Viton. It will buy me time until I get a real one from Nissan or ZCD. Thanks all! Now I need to fit my MSA exhaust to my AZC 6 into 1 header. I know it won't be a direct fit to the AZC header and I want to include a SS flex pipe and probably a resonator as well, so some fabrication will be needed. Hopefully I can get the oval muffler to fit better than the same system on my old late 260 race car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 20223 yr comment_634438 It should be 24mm ID. O-ring are measurdd by inside diameter on a general rules. I have an international o-ring list. It might help with finding onethat comes close. Like @siteunseen said close is good enough as long as is is not too small. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 20223 yr comment_634449 Harbor freight has little assortment boxes. I bought three a viton assortment, a nitrile and an EPDM? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 20223 yr Author comment_634455 9 hours ago, EuroDat said: It should be 24mm ID. O-ring are measurdd by inside diameter on a general rules. I have an international o-ring list. It might help with finding onethat comes close. Like @siteunseen said close is good enough as long as is is not too small. Crap! I knew I should have written the size down. I was out and had to go to the hardware store for other stuff and then remembered to look for the O-ring. Thanks for the smack into the side of the head to wake me up! 🙂 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 18, 20223 yr comment_634459 Edited January 18, 20223 yr by Diseazd Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/66246-speedometer-cable-o-ring-size/#findComment-634459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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