because it cost them 26 to import them from mexico.

 

I bought those rubber washers at the dealer for less than $25 for all 4 of them to do both banjo bolts???? Dunno why you had to pay so much.....I'd find another dealer. p/n is 10108689

 

Try asking at you local pnuematics supplier for a dowty seal (English name) they are basicly a steel washer with inpregnated rubber that will seal fine and should cost about a dollar each

 

I'm from Canada so everything to do with cars cost more. They were $12 each before taxes and yes they are a dealer only item.

 

The dowty seals are not designed for a specific application they are a hydraulic/ pneumatic seal that will work on the steam pipes on the back of the heads on the car, you may need to shop around a bit, but they will save you a fortune

 

You can buy comparable seals from NAPA under part # 730-2922. Cheaper.

 

bringing this thread TTT. shoebox, do you happen to know NAPA's new revised part # for these seals?

 

No, but others have found the same type seals in the "Help!" section of a lot of auto parts stores. They are typical oil/hydraulic/ac seals used in the industry.

 

I bought the seals from NAPA in August for $1.29 each. You will need 4 of them. The part # on the invoice is 704-1093.

 

I recently had to replace the passenger side seals on my 96 LT1 Vette and it was a pure nightmare to get the bolt started. Getting it off wasn't all that bad, once a bundle of electrical wires going through the firewall were moved, but starting the bolt again was a REAL PIA.

Of course, different model cars may have different issues; those were just mine.

Jake

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