AikenRacer2
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I have had a small hydraulic leak from the pump system for a while. I finally narrowed it down to the o-ring between the plastic tank and the pump itself. It's a 3.5" o-ring. Looks like whoever installed it did not get the o-ring in level all the way around as it had a twist in it. Ok, I'll just get a new o-ring from Lippert and replace it. Well, much to my surprise, Lippert will not sell replacement o-rings. What a crappy way to treat a customer who spends mucho money on their products. I could probably rotate the o-ring to the top so that it's above the fluid level but I'd rather fix it right. Other than Amazon, where could I get a replacement O-ring that has a flat surface? Lippert stinks!
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rgatijnet1
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I would guess that any hydraulic shop should be able to help you. Most any area will have a shop that repairs the millions of farming and construction equipment that uses hydraulic rams on the equipment. I am sure that Lippert did not re-invent the wheel and probably used an O-ring that was already in use on another ram.
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dougrainer
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I would clean the aluminum and the plastic tank and dry. Thes use a Permatex type gasket maker and put a bead and reinstall. There is no real pressure on the system from the reservoir tank. Other than the pressure of the liquid sitting in the tank. Doug
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https://store.lci1.com/o-ring-325in-35in-2-2363510000104-359172
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AikenRacer2
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Wonder why the lady told me Lippert doesn't sell o rings??
The ones on their site don't appear to be the right size.
I did email Lippert with the specs to see if someone else can help me.
Thanks for the responses!
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AikenRacer2 wrote:Wonder why the lady told me Lippert doesn't sell o rings??
The ones on their site don't appear to be the right size.
I did email Lippert with the specs to see if someone else can help me.
Thanks for the responses! Have you looked at the pump? Odd's are Lippert doesn't make them.
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AikenRacer2 wrote:Wonder why the lady told me Lippert doesn't sell o rings??
The ones on their site don't appear to be the right size.
I did email Lippert with the specs to see if someone else can help me.
Thanks for the responses!
My link shows 3 1/4 and 3 1/2. Doug
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Ray,IN
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Right on!
FWIW, I have an "O" ring kit that is a "make your own" kit. It comes with various diameters of "O"ring material and a special glue. Cut to length and glue ends together.
So you are right, alternatives are out there.
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Ray,IN wrote:
Right on!
FWIW, I have an "O" ring kit that is a "make your own" kit. It comes with various diameters of "O"ring material and a special glue. Cut to length and glue ends together.
So you are right, alternatives are out there.
AikenRacer2 wrote:Lippert stinks!
That's putting it mildly LOL.
That's typical Lippert for you. $10.95 + $19.00 shipping for an O ring worth about 2 bucks.
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