Gaskets (diff.cover and others)

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 16 Nov 2006 08:52 pm

i seem to have forgotten to finalize my first reply posting... here we go again;

I have already started a thread about this subject on the dutch Volvo 300 Club forum. As of yet there are no replies, but i'm sure there will be some interest in it over time.

if we could arrange for a group sale, shipping costs could be reduced considerably too.

do you consider selling 'just the gasket in an envelope' too?

Greetings Wouter

Post by **classicswede** » 16 Nov 2006 09:10 pm

I'm sure a lot of ppl would only want the gasket on its own. Could also be worth seeing if any of the specialists would be interested in some.

Post by **mac** » 16 Nov 2006 09:10 pm

Evnin'all,

Thanks for the replies so far - I'll go ahead and order the Cu washers.

Wouter, - I'll supply the 'kit' in whatever form people want - if you just want a gasket (or just s/s capscrews, or just Cu washers) no problem. If you do have any interest from the Dutch 300 club we will probably find that 5 or 6 single gaskets in an envelope cost the same to ship as one kit anyway.

When I'm ready to supply I'll work out a tariff for different combinations etc.

Mac.

Post by **shimon340** » 16 Nov 2006 11:01 pm

thanks for this excellent work Mac! Im needing one set soon for a friends 340 but I'd be looking to purchase some more in the future

selling on ebay is a great idea! increases availability!!

thanks for all your effort and insight! Its excellent having you in this 300 club!

Post by **Fuse** » 24 Nov 2006 06:19 pm

http://koti.mbnet.fi/mtn/images/autot/GLT/diffcover/

I got my cover ready.

I'll just have to install it someday.

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 24 Nov 2006 07:05 pm

mac there doesn't seem to be a big demand for these gaskets right now. the thread I started has almost no reactions.

perhaps i will inform about other gaskets that can be made of the same material?

Post by **Fuse** » 25 Nov 2006 07:37 pm

I had to make another gasket as the one I made before was a bit off scale.

I can upload the scaled version of the mac's drawing if someone wants it.

I used a different material this time also.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/mtn/images/autot/G ... G_2263.JPG

It was much more easier to cut.

http://koti.mbnet.fi/mtn/images/autot/G ... G_2265.JPG

Here's my special tool which I used to make the bolt holes.. http://koti.mbnet.fi/mtn/images/autot/G ... G_2267.JPG

Post by **mac** » 28 Nov 2006 04:05 pm

UPDATE.

Sorry things have gone a little quiet - family illness means 200+ mls. a day up and down the A12 but. (aren't hospital carparks bloody expensive !!!).

Am waiting for delivery of sealing washers.
Am now 'cutting' gaskets.
Too good to be true on s/s capscrews - supplier couldn't or wouldn't supply in qty. at price discussed. Full kit will still be supplied with a set of M8x12 capscrews but of BZP Alloy steel grade 12.9. Washers will be A2 stainless/s.

Will update with supply and pricing details as soon as I can.

Mac.

Post by **mac** » 30 Nov 2006 03:57 pm

UPDATE

Getting there at last - the gasket kit as it will be available.

Final pricing structure - this is after considerable negotiation with suppliers (and myself to curb my commercial instincts !).

Gasket (1) £1.50 Copper seals (2) £0.70
Capscrews (10) £1.10 S/S washers (10) £0.30

Packaging £1.00 Post (full kit) £1.27

The kit costs out at £3.60 + £2.27 p&p (at the risk of being accused of profiteering I shall round this up to £6.00.

A gasket alone (with copper seals) costs out at £2.20 + £1.65 p&p which I shall round up to £4.00

My budgeting relies on a run of 50 gaskets (to cover my costs only) at the above prices (to v3m only). I shall also try some on the bay, but at a rather higher cost.

Payment by cheque, P/O, cash, or paypal - but no strings of beads. Contact me initially by PM and I will confirm cost and payment address.
If multiples are ordered in one package I shall adjust p&p accordingly.

I am still rather tied up (family in hospital wise) but I should be able to supply from the middle of next week. (sorry all this has dragged on a bit).

Note - as previously stated to keep costs resonable I have substituted BZP 12.9 alloy steel capscrews for the original S/S.

Hope above meets with approval - Mac.

Post by **redline** » 30 Nov 2006 04:03 pm

Fantastic effort Mac , I feel like buying a set even though I no longer have a 300 lol.

I think every one here will join me in Hopeing the member of your family in hospital makes a full and speedy recovery

Post by **SteveP** » 30 Nov 2006 05:37 pm

Great work, looks very professional. I'll be ordering one to keep 'in stock' shortly

Post by **sven360** » 30 Nov 2006 05:55 pm

redline wrote:
I think every one here will join me in Hopeing the member of your family in hospital makes a full and speedy recovery

I agree with the Red one-hope they get better soon and trust you are well.

Of course I wouldn't put an "e" in hoping or drive a Vw-and an auto at that

but it takes all sorts apparently

Post by **redline** » 30 Nov 2006 06:04 pm

do you know ,I wasn't sure about the E but then I thought it would be hoping as in wot bunny wunnies do !!!

anyway Mac knows wot I mean and thats wot counts

anyway, anyway , what are you trying to be, dekay's

bloody understudy , teachers bloody pet !!!! lol,

leave my grammer alone you dirty bugger shes old enough to be your errrr great grammer !!!!

ufferwiz I wil start usin text talk den u wont unda stand a bloody wurd i tipe init

Post by **Chris_C** » 30 Nov 2006 06:34 pm

Dead impressed, my orders going in!!!

On similar subject, progress is being made on the cover plates, with lots of help from mac again. Might be some pictures soon... maybe. I'm talking with the foundry at the moment. If anyone wants to get Volvo to start making them again, nows the time to get involved, before too much more work goes in

Post by **shimon340** » 30 Nov 2006 07:08 pm

wow what an excellent presentation!!

Can anybody spot who used to work at volvo? hee hee

looks great! thanks for your effort mac!

I'll be ordering one set for use soon and then will get some others to keep in stock

excellent!