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On Fri, 2002-05-17 at 13:29, jim rustad wrote: > > I read somewhere that permatex aviation sealer should never > be used with a paper gasket. > I would appreciate opinions on: > > (1) Is this really true > (2) why > (3) does this apply to other types of sealers (like curil k2) > (4) if (1) and (3), then should you just skip the paper gasket > and use only the sealer (specifically here I am interested in > the paper gasket around the oil pump) > You don't need any sealer on the oil pump gaskets, unless you are dealing with a damaged area in the metal. The gaskets are part of end play and clearance set up. Do not leave them out, or put in extra gaskets. Especially the one between the pump and the cover. This one is a critical thickness for gear clearance. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT (It drove) '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org