quick... EGR GASKET, CAN I MAKE ONE?
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From: previously OKINAWA JAPAN,georgia, now new england
Car: 1989 IROC--1989 T/A
Engine: 5.7 TPI in both
Transmission: W/C T-5 in both
Axle/Gears: B/W 3.27 in both
quick... EGR GASKET, CAN I MAKE ONE?
I am putting the Tpi back together, but don't have a egr gasket. I cleaned the surfaces, and have cut a new one out of heavy gauge cardboard. I am planning to
"black RTV" both sides. What do you think? I can't just get the "right one" here in Japan. thanks shawn
"black RTV" both sides. What do you think? I can't just get the "right one" here in Japan. thanks shawn
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Remember, there's exhasust ags there. Is your cardboard exhaust-gas-proof?
If not, I would suggest not using it. It would be worse than using nothing.
High-temp RTV and no gasket at all usually works OK at least for a few thousand miles, although you might need shorter bolts.
If not, I would suggest not using it. It would be worse than using nothing.
High-temp RTV and no gasket at all usually works OK at least for a few thousand miles, although you might need shorter bolts.
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I found one at autozone for $3.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...R+VALVE+GASKET
Oops, I lied, $2.79.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...R+VALVE+GASKET
Oops, I lied, $2.79.
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From: previously OKINAWA JAPAN,georgia, now new england
Car: 1989 IROC--1989 T/A
Engine: 5.7 TPI in both
Transmission: W/C T-5 in both
Axle/Gears: B/W 3.27 in both
i can buy one for 99 cents from partsamerica.com, but it takes a week to get here..............
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