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sbussard
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 Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject: Simple Body Pan Gasket Question |
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I've searched but couldn't find any detailed pics.
Does the body gasket get mounted like the pic below or flipped over? I'm thinking flipped over, but not 100% certain.
And on a side note, my gauges came in the mail today! I'm liking them a lot.
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vincent9993
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Nice gauge! I'll also need to know that detail on the gasket. |
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lostinbaja
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sbussard
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Thanks Jerry. I was thinking if I mounted it like shown, then dirt/water/crap might be able to be collected in it. It sure will mount easier this way.
A little bit of construction adhesive or silicone to hold it to the pan before setting the body on it?
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Scott |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:32 am Post subject: |
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| sbussard wrote: | Thanks Jerry. I was thinking if I mounted it like shown, then dirt/water/crap might be able to be collected in it. It sure will mount easier this way.
A little bit of construction adhesive or silicone to hold it to the pan before setting the body on it?
Thanks,
Scott |
When you bolt the body down the gasket compresses to nearly flat.
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VW used little nails to hold it on - Any decent adhesive/sealer will do a nice job as well, but I would suggest something that has a little flex - liquid nails dries pretty hard. I use a combinaton of sealer and nails.
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lostinbaja
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I never use any adhesive or nails....Punch the bolt holes in the weatherstrip and align the weatherstrip to fit, once the body is on.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:21 am Post subject: |
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| 3M weatherstrip adhesive. Punch holes in the gasket first, then apply adhesive to both the gasket and pan. Let dry and then stick them together. Works great and doesn't move around. |
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