 Gaps between engine tin and engine bay gaskets., Trying to figure out how to close them. |
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| Chaznaster |
 May 29 2023, 06:33 PM
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I put my engine back in today for the first time.
It went pretty well but have a gap between the tin and seals on the left and right towards the front. It is about 1/2" on the L and 3/8" on the right. I installed brand new seals from 914Rubber but they do not bridge the gap. The tin is also pretty far above the lip in the seal where it should contact the tin. Not sure about the metal staples/clips that came with the seals - are they used to close gaps like the ones in the pics? Or ... another thought: the engine looks like it might be a little too far forward. Moving it back should help close the gap, at least where the curve is. Should/ can I loosen the bolts holding on the crossbar and the big bolts where the transmission attaches to the mounts and pull it all back a bit? Thanks for your thoughts on this ...   |
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| 914werke |
May 29 2023, 07:53 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,248 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Make sure your Eng bar & trans mnts are square. You can bend out the tin "flange" slightly to allow the seal to grab
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Chaznaster Gaps between engine tin and engine bay gaskets. May 29 2023, 06:33 PM
r_towle The forward or rearward position is easiest to spo... May 29 2023, 06:48 PM gonzo54 I have encountered the same problem after my recen... May 29 2023, 08:45 PM Front yard mechanic Drill a small hole in the tin right through the ru... May 29 2023, 09:00 PM nditiz1 ^This is what I did. Worked great. May 29 2023, 10:04 PM bkrantz Or get some paper clips and do this. Once in plac... May 29 2023, 10:04 PM Dave_Darling
Not sure about the metal staples/clips that came ... May 29 2023, 11:23 PM Mikey914 The hog rings were what factory did. We supply th... May 30 2023, 09:28 AM JamesM The tin originally had a curve to it. If it has b... May 30 2023, 01:06 PM rgalla9146 the corners were not only hog ringed they also ha... May 30 2023, 03:26 PM
Chaznaster Thanks for all the great insights on this!
I ... May 30 2023, 06:53 PM |
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