Jonas -
Generally speaking for thin paper gaskets that fit between larger flat
surfaces (like the rear axle hub gasket) should be, in fact, mounted without
Permatex.
The whole idea of the paper gaskets is they typically only start leaking
when the pieces come apart. This is supposed to warn you to tighten things
up again. If you put Permatex on there, it will mask your early warning
sign that your bits (like hubs) are coming loose.
If find that proper sized (ie. THIN) paper gaskets rarely if ever leak.
Alan
On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 7:21 AM, Jonas Payne <JPayne at thorcon.net> wrote:
> Have always dressed my paper gaskets with permatex
>
> Is this necessary or should the gasket be used "dry"
>
> Jonas
>
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