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Re: [Healeys] Rear axle gasket question

To: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>, Austin Healey <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear axle gasket question
From: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:22:19 -0500
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I must disagree with Kees:

Soaking the gasket in water for a few minutes prior to installation makes
it more flexible and--especially in the case of the third member
gasket--much less susceptible to tearing during installation.  Normal oil
seepage takes care of corrosion.

And though not necessary a bit of RTV never hurts.

Best--Michael Oritt


On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 6:54 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:

> Do not soak it in water but use thin oil instead to prevent corrosion.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Op 17-1-2013 1:52, Michael Oritt schreef:
>
>> Sealant is not required if the paper gasket it used.  Soak it in water to
>> make it flexible before installing.
>>
>> Best--Michael Oritt
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 7:38 PM, Rich <rich_holman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>  ______________________________**__
>>>   My Healey has developed a minor rear
>>> axle leak and I am replacing
>>> the rear oil seal and the paper gasket on the
>>> axle shaft.
>>>
>>> My question:   Is sealant required on the paper gasket?  If so
>>> recommendation.
>>> .
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Rich
>>> 57 BN4
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