Hi Bryan
Yes gasket paper is different, it is available in a range of thicknesses and
should be readily available I would think, at least it is over here at most
auto factors. Use a hammer or a 1/2" drive socket extension to tap out the
gasket, cut a piece slightly larger than the final size will be, tap the
holes first then place the paper over the cavity using bolts in the holes to
locate it, and tap out the shapes of those then I prefer to put the bits
together with a bit of jointing compound, then cut round the outside with a
knife, I find this reduces the risk of tearing through the thin sections
that are sometimes created.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan Stinocher <sixpacktr@hotmail.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 3:51 PM
Subject: Gaskets
>
> List,
>
> Just a quick dumb question. Last night I wanted to put my water pump back
on
> the engine, and noticed that I didn't have the gasket for this (I have 3
of
> the pump to housing gaskets, but not one housing to engine block gasket!).
> Anyway, I was tempted to use some heavy paper, like construction paper, to
> make a gasket, but thought I'd ask you learned ones if that would work or
> not. I got to thinking that maybe gasket paper is some type of special
> paper, and didn't want to put the parts back on with something that won't
> work.
>
> Can I just use some heavy duty paper? Or is gasket paper something
special?
> If it is, can the paper be bought somewhere so that I can cut it out
myself
> (I hate to place an order for a $0.75 part and pay $5 shipping!).
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bryan
>
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