11 replies to this topic

[itscomealongway]

where can i get one for a 998, i had a look through my gasket set but couldn't see it.

[pantera2075]

Weetabix packet. Make your own. I made one for my waterpump a few weeks ago out of a tissue box - works fine.

[Big_Adam]

Seconded the cereal packet suggestion.

[dklawson]

Itscomealongway, just in case you think the previous two posts were joking... they are not.

Make your own gasket either out of thin cardboard coated with gasket sealant OR go to the parts store and ask them for a roll or packet of gasket paper. Regardless of the material, cut your own gasket.

[Ethel]

Minispares sell them separately - the postage will be more than the gasket.

[I-B-Quick]

..............and a standard paper hole punch is just right for the two stud holes

[benb12]

I need exactly the same gasket and was planning to go to Halfrauds on Saturday and get some gasket paper - will they have this or is it a more specialist thing nowadays?

[Turbo Nick]

i haven't been able to find gasket paper for ages round by me so i always use cereal packets or old school textbooks are good if you have any left.

[itscomealongway]

ok, thanks for that, nipping round to my grans later, i will steal her weetabix lid and set to it.

[burnerking]

Can cardboard be used for all gaskets?

I got some gasket paper yesterday - it's quite thin

[pantera2075]

Can cardboard be used for all gaskets?

I've used it on the water pump, thermostat casing, heater outlet and fuel pump in the past.

And on various other bits on other cars

Has anyone been stupid enough to make a cardboard head gasket?

[burnerking]

Has anyone been stupid enough to make a cardboard head gasket?

That would be stupid! even I know that