Scott,
I have a 92 Miata with 70k on it. It's developed an oil leak from behind the engine at what I believe is the cam "O" ring, if I'm not mistaken if that is what it's called? Anyway. I had it replaced with not an OEM rubber one. It was from Moss Miata and I believe that it's of a different material, but there's still a very slight drip now. Not what it used to be, but still enough to be an annoyanc. Your recommendation for ATP AT-205 seems to be worth a shot but I don't know how it would react with that particular "O" ring. They are from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and called Brown Vinton. Would you still recommend the ATP AT-205? I've heard some horror stories after a few people have tried this solution but most are really happy. I'm wandering what your thoughts are on this particular situation? Thanks so much for being available!
Steven
Viton is highly resistant to chemicals. I wouldn't be worried about the seal. I'd be worried about wasting money on the at205. How long after you installed the new seal did it start leaking?
It actually corrected a much worse leak. It stopped the leak initially but now I have just a minor annoying leak. What's the issue with the ATP AT-205?
Yes it's good for all sorts of rubber products
Well I would ask the company what it's made of because at 205 was good for rubber seals that rejuvenates rubber I don't know what it does with other product so find from the company that made the seals what those seals are actually made of
Thanks! Are you aware of any materials that it should not be used on? What should it be kept away from?
Scotty, I found the site. It appear that Viton is, Fluorocarbon Rubber. Would that be safe for ATP AT-205?
"Viton® has excellent resistance to high temperatures, ozone, weather, oxygen, mineral oil, fuels, hydraulic fluids, aromatics and many solvents, and therefore used for o rings and cord. Fluorocarbon possesses low gas permeability, low compression set, and good mechanical properties."
@swg1619 Scotty does not respond to follow-up questions. Hopefully, someone else here can chime in.
Oh, OK. Thanks! Maybe another question?
Scotty,
Thanks for your answer! I checked the site and apparently Viton is Fluorocarbon Rubber:
Viton® has excellent resistance to high temperatures, ozone, weather, oxygen, mineral oil, fuels, hydraulic fluids, aromatics and many solvents, and therefore used for o rings and cord. Fluorocarbon possesses low gas permeability, low compression set, and good mechanical properties.
Does that sound safe for ATP AT-205?
Is flourocarbon rubber basically just rubber or is it a special type of rubber that ATP AT-205 would have an issue with?
What the heck is the blow back on this ATP AT-205? I hear so many good things but there's a few that say to avoid it like The Plague!