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Posted by: StarBear Apr 14 2023, 03:21 PM

Finally getting around to replacing the original cork gasket under the oil filler neck.
Does it go on plain or with a light coat of oil like the oil filter and strainer?

Posted by: VaccaRabite Apr 14 2023, 03:28 PM

Always did mine dry.

Zach

Posted by: StarBear Apr 14 2023, 04:01 PM

Ok; thanks, Zach. See you soon!

Posted by: StarBear Apr 16 2023, 03:16 PM

Questions, as haven’t done this before:
1. How to remove that big metal clip holding the neck on - use two thumbs or two levers like screwdrivers?
2. I presume risk of 50-year old cork crumbles falling into oil reservoir? How best to prevent?
Thanks!

Posted by: L-Jet914 Apr 16 2023, 03:20 PM

I just used a flat head screw driver to pop the retainer. Lifted straight up off the oil tower. Gasket slid right off for the most part. You could use a single edge razor blade to break the adhesion to the tower then remove the gasket if it's stuck on there.

Posted by: steuspeed Apr 16 2023, 07:31 PM

It will be flat and baked to the top filler.

Posted by: StarBear Apr 17 2023, 12:44 PM

Yep it was. Removed easily with spackling knife and in one piece. Done!