Franspeed stub question..

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Got this stub for a Franspeed for my rb, its not a good fit and theres quite a bit of play. question i have is, are the 2 grooves in the stub for o-rings and if so where can you get them from? Also if i dont use them will silicone or similar do the job as theres quite a gap?

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Andy Francis have:
http://www.ekmpowershop12.com/ekmps/sho ... -336-p.asp
I want to know too if silicon or similar can do the job, because i have the same stub.
Now he have another stub:
http://www.ekmpowershop12.com/ekmps/sho ... 1610-p.asp
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Think they done away with the stub that had the o rings as you had to replace them every time you took exhaust off.
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What to do, what to do? Should really go for the stub but could just buy 4 rings as how often do i take the pipe off? Do you need 2 though, as there are 2 grooves? Also the one item on his site that doesnt have a buy button is yes you guessed it the stub... :x

Typical, will buzz him tomorrow.
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What size are these o-rings?
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ended up buying the updated rb stub with a sleeve from Andy Francis.

Thanks for point me in the right directiom.... :D
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I was going to buy a batch from ebay. Just need the size
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Bilko wrote:I was going to buy a batch from ebay. Just need the size
Not sure best to call Andy Francis as he makes the franspeed and sells them. I think they need to be heat proof though?
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Ah ok. Thanks
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These O rings were rubbish from the start and have not improved. I use acetoxy clear silicon sealant every time I remove my exhausts even on proper slip joints. Never had a problem.

You shouldn't have to pay £20 for a new stub due to a design fault.
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