03-08-2020, 01:18 PM | #1 |
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gas cap gasket
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Looking to secure the gasket on my 29 gas cap. What can be used that will hold the gasket in place? Thanks Al |
03-08-2020, 01:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: gas cap gasket
It just floats free. The gasket outer diameter should be large enough so it doesn't fall out.
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03-08-2020, 07:14 PM | #3 |
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Re: gas cap gasket
Thanks, just looking for a sealant or glue that I could use to secure it to the cap also.
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03-08-2020, 08:19 PM | #4 |
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It needs to float as not to tear turning it on and off.
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03-08-2020, 11:44 PM | #5 |
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If your gasket is old, shrunk up etc, maybe time to get a new one.
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Re: gas cap gasket
I just use a large o ring
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03-09-2020, 12:38 PM | #8 |
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Make sure not to seal off the vent holes. I made that mistake once.
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03-09-2020, 07:11 PM | #9 |
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Re: gas cap gasket
Thanks everyone for your responses.
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