Tatey
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| posted on 18/5/12 at 07:35 PM |
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1.8 Silvertop Zetec - Inlet Gasket
Good evening all,
I'm looking for an inlet gasket for my 1.8 silvertop zetec engine, recently got my aluminium inlet manifold and ZX6R carbs + pipercross sausage
filter so I'm looking to finish off the inlet system.
Cheers
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big_wasa
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| posted on 18/5/12 at 08:32 PM |
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http://www.retro-ford.co.uk/shop/node/209
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Tatey
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| posted on 18/5/12 at 08:37 PM |
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I had a look at those but it is £10 postage for a £6 gasket.
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coozer
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| posted on 18/5/12 at 09:18 PM |
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Buy some gasket paper and make your own...
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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PSpirine
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| posted on 18/5/12 at 09:43 PM |
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Used to make inlet gaskets out of cereal boxes, smeared with a bit of grease (truly locost)
For a slightly high-end version, use cereal boxes, but smear with gasket sealant. Let it set slightly before bolting up.
Never had one leak, and cheap (free) enough to replace every time you take the manifold off.
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Tatey
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 07:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by PSpirine
Used to make inlet gaskets out of cereal boxes, smeared with a bit of grease (truly locost)
For a slightly high-end version, use cereal boxes, but smear with gasket sealant. Let it set slightly before bolting up.
Never had one leak, and cheap (free) enough to replace every time you take the manifold off.
I think I may end up giving this a go!
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gaz05
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 08:09 AM |
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I've got one of those steel ones with the rubber edges in the garage. Unused and it's yours if you want it. Don't think we're
very far apart.
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Tatey
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 08:37 AM |
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I'm only 10 miles away from you gaz, would you be wanting anything for it?
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 08:44 AM |
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I make my own out of gasket paper/card about 1mm thick. 10 quids worth will last a life time 
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 09:51 AM |
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Make your own from gasket paper, it is LOCOSTbuilders after all 
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
Latest Picture (14 Sept 2014)
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whitestu
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 10:22 AM |
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Like the others said, get some gasket paper of Ebay. I bought a roll of the stuff for about a tenner and have made several gaskets.
Stu
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gaz05
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 02:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Tatey
I'm only 10 miles away from you gaz, would you be wanting anything for it?
No you can have it mate. I'm using a paper gasket on a home made manifold.
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Tatey
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 03:02 PM |
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PM sent Gaz. Cheers for your help everyone!
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