These are basically seals. Simple as that. They’re donut – shaped rings made of rubber or another material, and they squeeze into a groove to create a barrier between things—usually to stop fluids or gases from leaking out. Think of it like a really reliable gasket, but for circular connections. They handle things like oil, coolant, and even air. In the gearbox, specifically, O – rings prevent gear oil from escaping. There are a bunch of different places they’re used inside there—around shafts, housings, and where different sections of the gearbox meet up. They’re pretty small parts, but they're used everywhere because they're simple and really effective at keeping things sealed. Without these, your gearbox oil would quickly leak out, and that’s a big problem. The oil lubricates all the gears, so losing it leads to metal – on – metal contact, causing wear and eventually, a really expensive failure. You’ll notice if you have a leak—you’ll probably see oil dripping, or you’ll start hearing whining noises from the gearbox as it struggles. Replacing a worn – out O – ring is a relatively cheap fix compared to rebuilding the whole gearbox. You can find a ton of different sizes and materials for gearboxes over at Fixparts Online, and they usually have diagrams to help you get the right one. They’re not something you want to put off, as even a small leak can cause bigger issues down the road. Your assurance of quality: O-Ring (MPN 0A2311091A) comes with a 12-month warranty!

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