Question on the rubber engine seal, What did we do wrong? |
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Question on the rubber engine seal, What did we do wrong? |
NJTom |
Mar 23 2017, 07:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
Hi, we installed the rebuilt 2.0 motor back in the car today and ran into a little "glitch" those darn gremlins keep popping up. As you can see from the photo there's a gap of about an inch in one corner. The rest is OK. Two questions, did we do something wrong when we installed the seal or perhaps this is common and not such a big deal. Thanks in advance, you guys have all been a tremendous help.
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IronHillRestorations |
Mar 24 2017, 06:03 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
The factory used hog rings to attach the side rubber to the front, and then long staples to attach the rear to the sides.
They put one ring in the front corners at the bottom to hold them together |
jkb944t |
Mar 24 2017, 10:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
The factory used hog rings to attach the side rubber to the front, and then long staples to attach the rear to the sides. They put one ring in the front corners at the bottom to hold them together That is news to me! I wish I had know that a few months ago when I was trying to get it to stay in place especially at the corners. Jeff B |
worn |
Mar 24 2017, 12:53 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The factory used hog rings to attach the side rubber to the front, and then long staples to attach the rear to the sides. They put one ring in the front corners at the bottom to hold them together That is news to me! I wish I had know that a few months ago when I was trying to get it to stay in place especially at the corners. Jeff B Mine never held either. More of a question of more gap all around and the rubber not wanting to stay put. I had come to the conclusion that the system was designed to only sort of work. |
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