Morning all,
I’ve recently removed my axle cover and fitted a new gasket. It appears to leak a little. What’s the best way to seal it properly ?
Thanks, Richard
Axle cover gasket weeping
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Re: Axle cover gasket weeping
Use an OE gasket, not aftermarket.
Fit it whilst the gasket is in the horizontal plane
Tighten the bolts incrementally working your way round with opposing bolts.
Fit it whilst the gasket is in the horizontal plane
Tighten the bolts incrementally working your way round with opposing bolts.
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Re: Axle cover gasket weeping
Also check that the metal around the bolt holes is flat, previous over tightening can distor the gasket face.
Malcolm
Malcolm
Re: Axle cover gasket weeping
Hi
I know people don't like it, but all paper gaskets like that I use blue Hylomar and every had any issues.
Regards
Barry
I know people don't like it, but all paper gaskets like that I use blue Hylomar and every had any issues.
Regards
Barry
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1975 Triumph 1500 TC various shades of blue
Re: Axle cover gasket weeping
I made my own with thick gasket paper, flattened cover around the holes, Used RTV on the cover side and a dab of grease on the axle side (itll be nice and flat on that surface) If I need to remove it the gasket stays on the cover and isnt stuck to the axle. Been fine for a year so far.
Tony
Tony
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