Took off my front actuator, need gasket.

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Jun 25, 2005 | 06:31 PM

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Took off my front actuator, need gasket.

Well, since I've just said my problem, I guess I'll ask more in depth. Do I have to buy a new gasket, or can I make one, and with what?

Jun 25, 2005 | 07:40 PM

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Nobody knows what kind of material to use for a gasket?

Jun 25, 2005 | 07:46 PM

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I use regular gasket material. Don't forget the hole for vacuum.

Jun 25, 2005 | 08:59 PM

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Hole for the vacuum? Is that the void in the middle?

Jun 25, 2005 | 09:45 PM

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What about temperature? Don't the actuators get a little warm? BUt I guess it won;t matter, since I'm doing a performance mod shortly.

Jun 25, 2005 | 09:57 PM

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Clean all the gasket material off both sides, then use a coat of RTV to seal it up. It works fine. Don't squeeze the stuff too hard, or you'll squeeze the RTV out and it won't make a good gasket.

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Jun 25, 2005 | 09:59 PM

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But don't I risk getting the RTV in the intake holes of the actuator? Or just be more gentle around them?

Took off my front actuator, need gasket.

Took off my front actuator, need gasket.

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