trunnion seals

[cadetchris]

how long should the upper trunnion seals last?

i have had them on primrose for about 4 years and they have both come to bits. duff batch or just duff seals in general?

[aupickup]

i would say they would last longer than that

my seals were replaced bout 15 years ago and still going strong, but at that time would have been original ones

[alex_holden]

Yours lasted that long? Mine were pretty knackered after a year.

[simmitc]

Back to the quality of modern parts! You can wrap self-amalgamating tape around the area, it makes a good seal and saves dismantling the suspensions to fit new seals.

[alanworland]

I put new ones on during restoration and they split before the car got MOT'D!!!

[alex_holden]

You can wrap self-amalgamating tape around the area, it makes a good seal and saves dismantling the suspensions to fit new seals.

Now that's a good idea, I'll have to give it a go.

[cadetchris]

what is this self-amalgamating tape?

[bmcecosse]

Google will be your friend.......

[cadetchris]

ahh, recommended for swivel seals then?