R&R WTC Silicone Seals Update... new info plus, advice needed.

[Wax Savage]

Hey Subculture...

thanks so much for suggesting Super Lube Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease w/ Syncolon.

I researched its chemical...

[Wax Savage]

Hi guys,

I am still researching the care and feeding of VMQ (RED) silicone seals as supplied in R&R Water Tight Cylinders.
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[Wax Savage]

Hi Timothy,

Here is the lowdown on the red O-rings used in R&R WTC's. They are called VMQ (Silicone) O-rings.

In the world...

[Wax Savage]

Thanks for stepping up, Bob. I will hold off on gluing the R&R endcaps on until I hear more about your proposed 'aftermarket' endcaps research....

[Wax Savage]

I am intending to use Bob's recommendation. This thread is to research any possible cures others have discovered/developed before I commit to putting...

[Wax Savage]

I am testing the WTC/driveshafts on my workbench at the moment. The endcaps spin on tight or spin completely loose when I run the motors. I did not intend...

[Wax Savage]

Thanks for the reply. Threadlock may be good. Do you know if thread-lock is waterproof? Bob suggested using super-glue on the threads to lock the endcap....

[Wax Savage]

Hi guys. I’m prepping a 70mm R&R WTC equipped with dual motors for Subfest 2026. I’m not coming up with a way to retain the 4mm driveshaft’s...