T3: RE: More on WCM

["Erkson, Toby" <toby.erkson@intel.com>]

Just a note about after-market seals.  They are generally made a little
longer 
than stock *just in case*.  It's easy to trim away small pieces to get a
snug 
fit.  I had to do the same when I worked on my 914.  Joining the end pieces
is 
very easy using some RTV (silicone sealer), epoxy or contact cement -- it
all 
depends where the seal is being placed on the strength needed.

Also, nothing will fit like a stock piece, darn it!  But, if someone
actually 
took the time to get the proper material and mold and make an exact replica
it 
would be quite a bit more expensive.

Now, if the seal is one continuos loop and you must cut a chunk out to get
it to
fit, well, that IS wrong.

I'm not trying to defend WCM (haven't bought seals from them, and probably
won't
now...) but just shedding some realistic light on the scene.
    Toby Erkson
    air_cooled_nut@pobox.com  <-- Please use this address for email
responses
    '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
    '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, ORPCA member
    Portland, Oregon, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/

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Subject: Re: More on WCM
Author:  parkkj@orion.crd.ge.com [SMTP:parkkj@orion.crd.ge.com]  at MSXGATE
Date:    3/24/98 9:59 AM

...I had to cut all the WCM seals I got too..