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karoliens
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by karoliens » 17 Jul 2013 07:36 am
I need to change my diff/gearbox gasket:
As I can't get it locally could I just use gasket sealant? Or perhaps someone has 1:1 scan so that I can make gasket myself?
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Cliché Guevara
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by Cliché Guevara » 17 Jul 2013 11:34 pm
Get yourself a sheet of gasket paper and lay it or glue it to the face of your diff/Gbox (use a kids glue as you want to unstick it) Then with a ball hammer lightly tap around the edges of your diff/Gbox.This will be enough to cut through the paper and will fit perfectly.
I have used cornflake boxes in the past but any breakfast box can work.Not because I'm tight or anything,but a 45 min drive for a sheet of "special" paper seemed a bit much.
If you use the "cheapskates" way maybe a light smear of silicone just to be sure.
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Ride_on
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by Ride_on » 19 Jul 2013 01:42 am
What car? the gearbox to diff gasket on the 4 speed is part of the bearing shim calculation. You need the exactly right material otherwise its going to whine. Note sure about the 5 speed.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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karoliens
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by karoliens » 20 Jul 2013 10:03 pm
It is 5 speed. fitted already my made gasket.