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| Author: | =twista= [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:16 pm ] |
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i had ruined the gasket on the water outlet fitting that bolts onto the left hand side of the head; due to a stud bolt shearing itself inside the head. Anyways im after another gasket for the fitting, but i dont want to buy another whole set just to get this measly gasket. SO i thought and pondering whether it works, the "make-a-gasket" stuff, like is it suitable to use without the original gasket. Im hoping it is. Can anyone shed some light on this matter. I think its supposed to create the gasket from the paste that you apply. |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:22 pm ] |
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Yair, or high temp silicone. Just apply, then let it set a bit before tightening it up (otherwise you will just squeeze it all out) |
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| Author: | EST-071 [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:23 pm ] |
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Cut gasket the right size out of a milk carton or simler and use the "make-a-gasket" stuff as well. Pete |
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| Author: | marcsvenson [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:24 pm ] |
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yeah i have had success with it get a good quality one maybe 15 bucks or so and yeah just apply to the area follow instructions works well |
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| Author: | Mick [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:40 pm ] |
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You can use: A Manilla folder, Some ink or paint or whatever to make a print, and a knife. All you need to do is paint a little ink or paint or gasket sealer on the thermostat housing and "print" it onto the manilla folder. This card makes great gaskets, but you can lash out and buy a roll of gasket paper from auto shops as well if you must. Cut the pretty outline it has made on the cardboard out with a knife and scissors and use that. Easy as - make as many as you want. A good gasket doesn't need sealent, it's just insurance. Works for everything except the head and exhaust gasket. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:28 pm ] |
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Often, people overtighten these nuts which bends the metal flange down on the ends. Then it leaks in the middle. I always bend them up a little, so when you tighten it holds the middle bit down for a good seal. My sealant of choice these days is Loctite 315 `Master Gasket', the stuff is brilliant. $20 a tube though. It's designed for metal to metal joints. It works on diff side covers with NO gaskets. And NO leaks. 
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| Author: | ausminis4u [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:51 pm ] |
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hey mate a thermostat housing gasket can be bought at pretty much any parts store for under $10. it is hardly worth ya effort to make one(out of the incorrect material) if you can buy them that cheap. just my 2c. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:19 pm ] |
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ausminis4u wrote: hey mate a thermostat housing gasket can be bought at pretty much any parts store for under $10. it is hardly worth ya effort to make one(out of the incorrect material) if you can buy them that cheap. just my 2c.
I assumed you meant the heater outlet, but whatever- both are cheap. Mini thermostat gasket is $1.40, heater outlet is a whole $0.94... 
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| Author: | =twista= [ Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:27 pm ] |
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thanks guys for advice and tips much love peace
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| Author: | Metalfab_101 [ Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:31 pm ] |
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If it's a Sunday night & you have to drive to work the next day use cardboard or whatever you can find. Otherwise consider nipping out the the nearest parts place and grabbing some gasket paper. Unless you like having your junk cobbled together like mine 
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