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Originally Posted by dieselmania
They were not old orings, they were the new ones I installed a few days ago. I replaced the copper washers on your recommendation for proper torque sequence. Are you saying I should have replaced the orings again?
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I replace both, every time a delivery valve comes out.
The threads are sharp, even slight O-ring damage will leak.
It is a pain, but it is the only way I know to be sure.
The decision is yours, and you may be OK.
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