Motive bleeder which O ring?

Bryzed · 08-22-2023, 07:05 AM

My Motive just arrived today and has come with 2 O rings . Anyone know which one works best with the 370z , the thicker or thinner one?
Thanks

k67p67 · 08-25-2023, 01:43 AM

If I recall correctly, my Motive bleeder only came with one o-ring. Which adapter are you using?

Averying · 08-25-2023, 05:11 AM

I had to use the thinner one to get it to seal if I remember correctly. I have the plastic adapter cap version

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Bryzed · 08-27-2023, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by k67p67

If I recall correctly, my Motive bleeder only came with one o-ring. Which adapter are you using?

The plastic one for Ford and Asian vehicles, think it's 1117 or 1107.

k67p67 · 08-27-2023, 05:31 PM

The 1117 adapter is correct. It typically has a red anodized cap but I think some variations are black plastic.

Bryzed · 08-27-2023, 07:09 PM

It would appear that I have a faulty item, as it won't hold pressure as I can hear the air leaking from inside the pressure guage

Averying · 08-28-2023, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryzed

It would appear that I have a faulty item, as it won't hold pressure as I can hear the air leaking from inside the pressure guage

I also had a faulty pressure gauge when I received my bleeder. They sent me a new one

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Bryzed · 08-28-2023, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Averying

I also had a faulty pressure gauge when I received my bleeder. They sent me a new one

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Must be a faulty batch, I'm in Australia and the bleeder came from Las Vegas so let's see how good Amazon is with sorting it all out !

Averying · 08-28-2023, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryzed

Must be a faulty batch, I'm in Australia and the bleeder came from Las Vegas so let's see how good Amazon is with sorting it all out !

I directly called motive even though I think mine was also purchased thru Amazon. They were quick to ship out another gauge

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Bryzed · 08-30-2023, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Averying

I directly called motive even though I think mine was also purchased thru Amazon. They were quick to ship out another gauge

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Turns out it was the fitting that the gauge screws into was leaking. Motive should really have used an O ring to seal the fitting to the plastic bottle, I just putsilicone thread sealer on the fitting and now it holds pressure.

ZoomZ · 08-30-2023, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryzed

Turns out it was the fitting that the gauge screws into was leaking. Motive should really have used an O ring to seal the fitting to the plastic bottle, I just putsilicone thread sealer on the fitting and now it holds pressure.

Wasn't it at least put in with Teflon tape from Factory?

Bryzed · 09-01-2023, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ

Wasn't it at least put in with Teflon tape from Factory?

No, just some kind of glue. The hole that it goes through was pretty rough too so I cleaned it up and used PTFE tape and silicone thread sealer to seal it. Pretty poor quality control by motive

ZoomZ · 09-01-2023, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryzed

No, just some kind of glue. The hole that it goes through was pretty rough too so I cleaned it up and used PTFE tape and silicone thread sealer to seal it. Pretty poor quality control by motive

You said it came from Amazon not Motive direct?

Often these Amazon "sellers" buy big bin bargains from Amazon and sell on their storefront.

Often these items have sat for a long time in uncontrolled conditions or were previously returned and slight damage.

I'm sure someone with untrained eye saw this and deemed it ok to resell.

I've learned my lessons. I always buy from "Ship and sold by AMAZON". (not a resellers) However, I always default the manufacturer and order direct. Prices are often same but shipping may be costlier.

Bryzed · 09-08-2023, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZ

You said it came from Amazon not Motive direct?

Often these Amazon "sellers" buy big bin bargains from Amazon and sell on their storefront.

Often these items have sat for a long time in uncontrolled conditions or were previously returned and slight damage.

I'm sure someone with untrained eye saw this and deemed it ok to resell.

I've learned my lessons. I always buy from "Ship and sold by AMAZON". (not a resellers) However, I always default the manufacturer and order direct. Prices are often same but shipping may be costlier.

That's good info
Thanks

08-22-2023, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bryzed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 63 Drives: 2012 370z white Rep Power: 7	Motive bleeder which O ring? My Motive just arrived today and has come with 2 O rings . Anyone know which one works best with the 370z , the thicker or thinner one? Thanks

08-25-2023, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
k67p67 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 291 Drives: 2017 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 3936	If I recall correctly, my Motive bleeder only came with one o-ring. Which adapter are you using? __________________ 2017 370Z Nismo Tech 6MT Work \| Motordyne \| Powertrix \| Swift \| Michelin \| Takeda \| Hotchkis \| RJM \| Voodoo13 \| SPL \| SPC \| Z1 Motorsports \| ZSpeed \| Morimoto \| Craft Square \| Hawk Performance \| Kanjo Spec.D \| Raceseng

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Averying Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 399 Drives: '09 370Z, '03 G35 Rep Power: 11063	I had to use the thinner one to get it to seal if I remember correctly. I have the plastic adapter cap version Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 Sport Touring \| Platinum Graphite \| GTM Stage 1 Supercharger \| BC BR Coilovers \| Hotchkis Swaybar \| Z1 FUCAs \| AME TM-02 Wheels \| Z1 2-piece Front Rotors \| Z1 Clutch & Flywheel \| Invidia Gemini Catback \| GTM Resonated Test Pipes

08-27-2023, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
k67p67 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 291 Drives: 2017 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 3936	The 1117 adapter is correct. It typically has a red anodized cap but I think some variations are black plastic. __________________ 2017 370Z Nismo Tech 6MT Work \| Motordyne \| Powertrix \| Swift \| Michelin \| Takeda \| Hotchkis \| RJM \| Voodoo13 \| SPL \| SPC \| Z1 Motorsports \| ZSpeed \| Morimoto \| Craft Square \| Hawk Performance \| Kanjo Spec.D \| Raceseng

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Bryzed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 63 Drives: 2012 370z white Rep Power: 7	It would appear that I have a faulty item, as it won't hold pressure as I can hear the air leaking from inside the pressure guage