Dashboard Gauges - Rubber Seals

[tvr_rich]

Hi,

I've recently replaced my dash with a stainless steel one and noticed that some of the rubber seals on the dials have started to crack and deteriorate.

Also, due to the curve in the dash panel, the Speedometer and Rev counter dials locate themselves further into their holes and really require thicker seals.

I've looked all over but can't find a supplier of these rubber seals in the standard dimensions of 52mm and 80mm diameter. I've tried all the main DIY/Tool, plumbing supplies websites, o-ring suppliers etc. Also looked on the instrument manufacturer sites (Caerbont, Speedy Cables) and similar sites to Demon Tweeks with no joy.

Does anyone know where I might be able to source them? Or another website/company to try?

Speedo and Rev counter need to have a thicker edge seal, so standard seals would not work.

Thanks in advance,

Richard

[Ribol]

I have seen rings in those sorts of sizes in auto boxes, might be worth a considering if you have no better suggestions.

[Pupp]

In case you're tempted to try o-rings if you can find any the right size, I did that a while ago and they fell to bits mega-quickly. Suspect they don't like something in the cabin, maybe the light/uv whatever.

Would have thought Caerbont would slip a few in an envelope?

[tvr_rich]

Ribol - I'll have a look at auto box seals see if there's anything suitable, thanks for the tip.

Pupp - Thanks for advice on the o-rings, will steer clear of those.

Sent Caerbont an email, hopefully they can help, like you say, wouldn't take much just to send a few out. That's assuming that they still supply them.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Rich