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Old 04-15-07, 04:16 PM
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front cover gasket

Is there a metal alternative for our front covers ?

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Old 04-15-07, 04:20 PM
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There must be, I just disasembled an engine with a metal front cover gasket
Old 04-15-07, 08:28 PM
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Yes, for the third gen there is a metal front cover gasket. We sell then for 26.00 plus shipping if you need one pm me. Just sold two to Daleclark, if you want a reference.
Old 04-16-07, 09:02 AM
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Yep, got 'em quick too - thanks, Glen!

I HIGHLY recommend the metal front cover gasket. Solves a lot of the problems of the front cover design - eliminates the O-ring, no need to trim the bottom of the gasket, much better sealing, you name it.

I consider this a must if you're putting an engine together.

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Agreed.
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Hey dale you don't happen to have a picture of it do you? I ordered an RX8 front cover gasket from Ray at Malloy, but it doesn't look like the right gasket. The bottom doesn't seem to line up.
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This is the metal front cover gasket we have, isnt it just
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Old 04-16-07, 11:56 AM
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Thanks Tom.

Thats way different than what Ray sent me. I may need one from you guys here in the next couple days. I need to contact Ray first though to see if he can swap it out.
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