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Old 09-21-15 | 08:58 AM
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I need a new O-ring for my specialized air tool comp and cant seem to find one anywhere. I was wondering if anyone on here knew the size these pumps take? I think it is a 2009 or 2010 model. Also, what kind of lube do you use in the barrel?
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invasionusa, Take the old O ring to an auto parts store, generally there is an assortment available. I use standard wheel bearing grease in my old pump.

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This? Specialized Bicycle Components Yes, you can get 100 O-rings for the same price but this also includes a new plunger for the future and you no longer have to spend time looking for the correct part.
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If your o-ring is only squared and not torn, wrap some plumber's Teflon tape into the o-ring groove (under the o-ring, important.) This will close the gap--it doesn't take much tape--and the pump will work again. Grease with silicone spray or bike grease. Both work. Silicone spray is cleaner.

My airtool&o-ring is from '99 and still going to 100#, although the top part of the cylinder has become a bit leaky.
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And if no tape handy, a strip of thin denim into the groove would work I imagine.
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Originally Posted by Crankycrank
This? Specialized Bicycle Components Yes, you can get 100 O-rings for the same price but this also includes a new plunger for the future and you no longer have to spend time looking for the correct part.


Id rather not pay the $15 for S&H that they want to charge. Seems crazy to me.
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Old 09-21-15 | 11:46 AM
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Thank you all for your input.
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And if no tape handy, a strip of thin denim into the groove would work I imagine.
Waxed dental floss and Teflon "pipe dope" tape will also work. Also check at your local hardware store, many of them have O-ring assortments which are quite comprehensive; my local True Value always surprises me with their stocked items. I use silicone oil or grease on my pumps, petroleum-based lubricants can attack or swell some O-ring material.
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Old 09-21-15 | 03:07 PM
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Id rather not pay the $15 for S&H that they want to charge. Seems crazy to me.
Order from your bike shop, no shipping costs.
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Any auto parts or hardware store will have them; as bradtx said just take to old one in for them to match up...
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