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Ken/Alabama · 12-12-2020, 07:59 PM

I have numerous old water pump kits and the gaskets shrunk over the years. Is there any cure for them or just use new. I hate to toss them out if theres a cure for them.

STEVE O · 12-12-2020, 08:10 PM

Hot water they will go back

alanwoodieman · 12-12-2020, 08:11 PM

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paper gaskets will rejuvenate if sprayed with a little water, do not soak them. light oil will do the same thing

12-12-2020, 07:59 PM	#1
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,455	Old Gaskets I have numerous old water pump kits and the gaskets shrunk over the years. Is there any cure for them or just use new. I hate to toss them out if theres a cure for them.

12-12-2020, 08:10 PM	#2
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 742	Re: Old Gaskets Hot water they will go back

12-12-2020, 08:11 PM	#3
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 3,006	Re: Old Gaskets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) paper gaskets will rejuvenate if sprayed with a little water, do not soak them. light oil will do the same thing