NEED HELP TO LOCATE A SEAL

wolfman98 · March 17th, 2009, 03:52 PM

I need to find a seal for the washer pump to the body. This is the large rubber seal that fits between the hole in the firewall and the washer pump. When I took the pump out it pretty much disintegrated. Fusick does not have it and i was hoping someone here knows of a company who does or something that may work.

nmtt92 · March 28th, 2009, 03:33 PM

My smart a$$ response is...go to San Diego.

But seriously, try steelerubber.com, enter your year and "oldsmobile" then look under the "Electrical" tab for "firewall grommets" and see if you can match it up.

This also reminds me about a joke about a penguin...think I'll go post that on the jokes thread

Olds64 · March 28th, 2009, 04:16 PM

You might also be able to use a generic rubber grommet or seal that you could get at the hardware store. It is hard to envision the shape and size of this seal.

Lady72nRob71 · March 29th, 2009, 08:26 AM

If all else fails, and it is not too complex, try making one.
The hardware store sold small sheets of rubber material and you just cut your own. It cost a buck a sheet, too.

I had to do this with a simple stupid washer that went on the radiator low-coolant-sensor bung plug... I could not believe that 1"OD x 3/4"ID was so "uncommon"! I had to make two more for my backyard pond filter...

wolfman98 · March 29th, 2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nmtt92

My smart a$$ response is...go to San Diego.

But seriously, try steelerubber.com, enter your year and "oldsmobile" then look under the "Electrical" tab for "firewall grommets" and see if you can match it up.

This also reminds me about a joke about a penguin...think I'll go post that on the jokes thread

Thanks I will take a look there.

wolfman98 · March 29th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olds64

You might also be able to use a generic rubber grommet or seal that you could get at the hardware store. It is hard to envision the shape and size of this seal.

I have checked out several places but not found one that is large enough diameter wise and thick enough at the same time.

wolfman98 · March 29th, 2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfman98

Thanks I will take a look there.

Just looked there and they have nothing large enough.

2blu442 · March 29th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Can you post a picture of the washer pump hole with the tape measure across it? I've got parts from Toro's and Delta's of the 1960's, there maybe someone else who will recognize what you need and have one stashed away in a box. John

wolfman98 · March 30th, 2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blu442

Can you post a picture of the washer pump hole with the tape measure across it? I've got parts from Toro's and Delta's of the 1960's, there maybe someone else who will recognize what you need and have one stashed away in a box. John

Yeah I can do that and have it up soon as I can.

wolfman98 · April 1st, 2009, 05:07 PM

Here is the hole in the firewall I am talking about. It separates the wiper motor from the firewall.

March 17th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
wolfman98 Captain of my ship Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmot , Nova Scotia , Canada Posts: 1,293	NEED HELP TO LOCATE A SEAL I need to find a seal for the washer pump to the body. This is the large rubber seal that fits between the hole in the firewall and the washer pump. When I took the pump out it pretty much disintegrated. Fusick does not have it and i was hoping someone here knows of a company who does or something that may work.

March 28th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
nmtt92 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16	Try the Bay in LaJolla My smart a$$ response is...go to San Diego. But seriously, try steelerubber.com, enter your year and "oldsmobile" then look under the "Electrical" tab for "firewall grommets" and see if you can match it up. This also reminds me about a joke about a penguin...think I'll go post that on the jokes thread

March 28th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	You might also be able to use a generic rubber grommet or seal that you could get at the hardware store. It is hard to envision the shape and size of this seal. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

March 29th, 2009, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	If all else fails, and it is not too complex, try making one. The hardware store sold small sheets of rubber material and you just cut your own. It cost a buck a sheet, too. I had to do this with a simple stupid washer that went on the radiator low-coolant-sensor bung plug... I could not believe that 1"OD x 3/4"ID was so "uncommon"! I had to make two more for my backyard pond filter... __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

March 29th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	Can you post a picture of the washer pump hole with the tape measure across it? I've got parts from Toro's and Delta's of the 1960's, there maybe someone else who will recognize what you need and have one stashed away in a box. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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