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engine gaskets ...
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:37 pm
by FB60
Hi,
I'm refitting a new Rocket Cover to my FB ....
WHen I replace the gasket for it, do I need to apply any gasket goo ? - or is it a dry seal (ie no glue)??
Same question with the SidePlate as well - does it have a gasket, and does it need gasket glue applied.
Any help on this would be much appreciated.
thanks !
"Keep the FB/EKs rockin!"
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:22 pm
by earlyholdenfan
Hi FB60,
I am pretty sure the cork gaskets do not need sealer, and can find no mention of this requirement in the shop manual, my cars do not have anything added
Matt
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:32 pm
by Dr Terry
Hi Guys.
There are several comments to make here.
1. The cork that was used in the 50s & 60s is different stuff to today's modern neoprene/cork compound.
2. GM-H didn't use sealer at the factory but they always leaked a bit anyway.
3. If you don't want it to leak (who does !) use a modern sealer like Loctite Permatex or Three Bond, they come in different colours for different temperatures, but unlike Silastic & old fashioned gasket goos it's impervious to oil & doesn't leak.
Dr Terry.
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 10:07 pm
by FB60
thanks guys ...
The 'regular' cork type retails at RareSpares for about $10 each.
Apparently, they also sell a "rubber" rocket cover gasket which retails at about $30 each. These ones are supposed to be re-usable. But not sure how a rubber gasket could be reusable if some sort of gasket glue was applied? I guess they'd only be reusable if you did not use glue with them?
I might just go with the Loctite Permatex or Three Bond /// cork gasket, as recommended by D.Terry (?)
thanks for the info !