Installing new Rubber Engine Compartment Seals, What to lubricate them with |
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Installing new Rubber Engine Compartment Seals, What to lubricate them with |
euro911 |
Jan 12 2012, 11:30 AM
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Since the drive train is out and Milt fixed the engine shelf in my '75, I'm getting ready to install new [914rubber.com] seals around the engine compartment.
The old ones were hard and brittle (what was left of them), and I had to bend the rails on the slots apart a little to get them out. What do you guys use to lubricate new seals so they don't bind or tear when pulling them in? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
80cap |
Feb 24 2016, 03:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 317 Joined: 6-February 15 From: ohio Member No.: 18,405 Region Association: None |
I got the front and side seals in but the rear seal has unequal flaps. Does the short edge face up or down?
Thanks Brian |
BeatNavy |
Feb 25 2016, 11:40 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got the front and side seals in but the rear seal has unequal flaps. Does the short edge face up or down? Thanks Brian Not sure there's an "up or down" for how this faces, but I think I know what you mean. The seal should end up "sandwiching" the top of the rear tin, I believe. IIRC I oriented so the shorter edge ended up to the rear of the tin (yes, pointing down). The longer edge ended up going horizontally over the top of the rear tin. Not sure if that's correct, but I probably did it that way for a reason, and it did end up making a nice seal. Not sure if this helps, but here's a pic of the rear seal. It's actually from one of McMark's jobs (OC). Looks like longer edge may be in front (inside engine bay) while shorter edge faces backward. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/originalcustoms.com-17042-1456422012.1.jpg) |
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