[Healeys] Front shock gasket question

[Heal;ey]

Hi Tom
       I just use Cereal box cardboard with gasket goo on all surfaces, both 
sides of
gasket and both surfaces and have had no problem with leaks.

                                Bob     1963 BJ7

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From: "Thomas Morrione" <tjmorrio at colby.edu>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 4:17 PM
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Front shock gasket question

> List folks,
>
> I9m about to reinstall front shocks on my 65 BJ8. They were cleaned up and
> painted, but have been sitting for about two months in a box. I now notice
> that the gaskets are weeping  a little oil -- even after a tightening up
> that back plate a month ago. They9re both in good shape otherwise I think
> (good steady resistance). Is it ok to jus take the back plate off and
> replace the gaskets or will bits pop out at me requiring more internal 
> work?
>
> Good source for gaskets? Or, can I make them up of standard gasket 
> material?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
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