[DeTomaso] Gas tank gasket

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/26/08 21 00 47, coxmichaelt at gmail.com writes:


> I need to replace the gasket between the filler neck and the top of the
> gas tank. I was going to make a new one out of some 1/8th inch rubber
> sheet that I have but was wondering if it will stand up to gas. Is there
> a specific type of rubber to use, or a better choice? Should I also use
> some sort of sealer in a tube as well?
> 

Factory gaskets, which fit perfectly and have the holes in the right place, 
are available from the vendors and they're laughably cheap.   Might as well 
just buy one of those.   I think it's a somewhat standard size, hence the low 
price.

If you want to seal it, RTV will NOT work; in fact it will just fall apart 
and clog up your fuel filter (don't ask me how I know!).   Hylomar is the 
gasket-maker of choice for that application.

But you should be fine with simply using a new factory gasket.

Mike


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