Keeper96 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 The above gasket has let go in spectacular fashion, I need the car ASAP and can’t get the correct gasket till Wednesday, will it be okay to make a gasket from 2mm cork sheet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 No reason why not. A cereal packet would be fine. Or some RTV sealant would probably do until you can sort a proper one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I have 2 of these I can post to you FTC3646 swivel ball to axle gasket Just PM your address & they will be in post tonight for tomorrow's post collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Bank holiday tomorrow, Ralph .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Oh well I can still post them for tuesday's collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper96 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Just replied western, really appreciate the offer but I’ve got some ordered, just need mobile ready for night shift tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 OK, just replied to your PM too. hope the temp fix goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 A gasket like that is easily cut from a Tetra Pak with a scissors. Punch the holes with a sharpened peace of tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Haven't had gaskets on mine for years. I use this. https://www.turnerengineering.co.uk/elring-dirko-sealant-sealing-compound-c2x20634602 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 the later axle use the sealant all pre 300tdi should have the gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I'm sure you will, but make sure you clean up both surfaces and you only need to used some thick paper as this is all the original is made from. Apply some grease to both sides of the gasket and all good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Can’t see any issue using sealant. Especially as a short fix as you can pop the assembly out enough to seal it. Must say I can’t work out how one would just let go though? Are the bolts all still tight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper96 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 6 hours ago, landroversforever said: Can’t see any issue using sealant. Especially as a short fix as you can pop the assembly out enough to seal it. Must say I can’t work out how one would just let go though? Are the bolts all still tight? Once I started stripping the bottom 3 bolts where just finger tight, that explains the leak but I can’t understand how they where loose, it’s covered less than 200 miles since it’s rebuild and I always check fasteners on everything.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Decent fasteners? What grade? There’s a chance they’ve been stretched if they’re not good enough ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Yep, agreed, get yourself some new bolts on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Keeper96 said: Once I started stripping the bottom 3 bolts where just finger tight, that explains the leak but I can’t understand how they where loose, it’s covered less than 200 miles since it’s rebuild and I always check fasteners on everything.. No idea whether the stock bolts are strength class 10.9 But if so its a reason for a leak if you use 8.8 Are these classes in GB the same? It is metric. Edited May 25, 2020 by Sigi_H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Sigi_H said: No idea whether the stock bolts are strength class 10.9 But if so its a reason for a leak if you use 8.8 Are these classes in GB the same? It is metric. From memory they’re 10.9 grade bolts in the swivel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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