Power steering line o ring discontinued

[Rayh]

I just replaced my rack & pinion and need high pressure and return line o rings. Ford dealership told me they have been discontinued by the manufacturer. Ford part numbers are
7L1Z3F886B ( return line 7.6mm ),
7L1Z3F886B ( 11mm ) & 7L1Z3B602A (11.5mm ) pressure line.
Any recommendations for replacement "o" rings

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

I just replaced my rack & pinion and need high pressure and return line o rings. Ford dealership told me they have been discontinued by the manufacturer. Ford part numbers are
7L1Z3F886B ( return line 7.6mm ),
7L1Z3F886B ( 11mm ) & 7L1Z3B602A (11.5mm ) pressure line.
Any recommendations for replacement "o" rings

You listed two identical part numbers with two different sizes?

The two part different part numbers you listed are listed on EBay.

 

[Rayh]

Sorry, the 11mm number should end with an "A"

 

[Rayh]

The ones listed on EBAY are ridiculous prices

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

The ones listed on EBAY are ridiculous prices

But if you need it to repair your vehicle……………..


Did you ask your Ford part’s department to use Ford’s part-locator, which can determine if any dealers around the country have the discontinued item in stock?

 

[Rayh]

Thank you, will try that

 

[Fastcar]

Find a hydraulic repair company, or a company that repairs construction equipment, take the O rings into them and ask for a match.

 

[Rayh]

Thank you will try that

 

[BlackBetty]

Find a hydraulic repair company, or a company that repairs construction equipment, take the O rings into them and ask for a match.

Also, I’ve been lucky with buying O-rings from plumbing departments like Lowe’s and/ or Home Depot. They have variety packs that more than likely will have your size. Remember, the size you want will actually be slightly smaller in diameter/ circumference. They stretch during use; hot and cold contractions, fluid absorption, etc.

All else fails the above quote is a great suggestion!!!

 

[Fastcar]

Also, I’ve been lucky with buying O-rings from plumbing departments like Lowe’s and/ or Home Depot. They have variety packs that more than likely will have your size. Remember, the size you want will actually be slightly smaller in diameter/ circumference. They stretch during use; hot and cold contractions, fluid absorption, etc.

All else fails the above quote is a great suggestion!!!

That is good thought. But hydraulic lines are made for use in oil which calls for a different rubber that won't get eaten up by petroleum products or anti freeze.

 

[17expi]

Lots of auto parts stores have a bunch of O-rings in the back and they will help you match one up