Re: [T3] exhaust gaskets

["Mark Seaton" <Markse@mo-sys.com>]

Hi Kevin,
Type3 detectives in UK have them I think, but they don't work very well.
They actually advised me, and it worked very well, to get some type 4 (or
late bus - can't remember)solid copper ones. They are oval shaped and thick
copper- you have to round them and then soften them by heating to red hot
and quenching. They fit perfect once round and seem to have worked  really
well so far for me. (you are talking about the ones for the big nut fitting
into the small HEs aren't you?)
Good Luck,

Mark Seaton
'73 Fasty,
London

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Guarnotta" <kguarnotta@usa.net>
To: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>; "Type 3 List" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 6:41 PM
Subject: RE: [T3] exhaust gaskets


> I tried my local VW dealer-they said it is NLA. Then I tried F*reign Aut*
> P*rts-they said try JC Whitn*y, then my local FLAPS-all said no.
>
> I have done a quick search of the internet, and can't seem to find
something
> like this...anyone have any ideas of another source?
>
> If you have some Jim, I would be looking for two-I imagine I should
replace
> both of them while I am at it. But if the one on the driver's side looks
> good, I can keep using it.
>
> Can you include those with the distributor you send, let me know how much.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> -kevin
> somerville, ma
> '65 kombi
> '71 sqbk
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Adney [mailto:jadney@vwtype3.org]
> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 12:52 AM
> To: Type 3 List
> Subject: Re: [T3] exhaust gaskets
>
>
> On 11 Jun 2003 at 20:18, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:
>
> > on my squareback I think I need to change the gasket/seal between the
> > muffler adn the rear heat exchanger. In the bentley manual page 10 in
the
> > engine section is a diagram of this...it is part # 47. Seal, 36x42
>
> It's a copper over fiber O-ring, ID & OD, # N 138 361. Have you tried your
> VW
> dealer? They may still be available. If not, I may still have some.
>
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