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Old May 31, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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Hi everyone. It's been awhile since my last post. I am working on my '89 C4. I am replacing the ac o rings. I have just one qurstion. Do I need to put lube on the o rings? They came dry. Was told by a friend to use vaseline. Hope he wasn't jiving me!
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Old May 31, 2018 | 09:28 PM
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Use a little of the ac system oil.
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Use a little of the ac system oil.
Is there anything else I can use? I'm taking her in to fill...
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Well in the interest of just getting it done, a tiny amount of Vaseline would probably be ok. Just use the least amount possible. It would be better to use ac system oil, but ultimately is should be fine either way. Just don't get any inside of the lines.
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Thank u...much appreciated! I just finished her up. Sorry 4 the late reply.

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