[Healeys] Rear axle gasket question

[Michael Oritt]

I suppose Kees has a point but with the amount of oil spray, etc. that
trails back from the engine and transmission I doubt that corrosion would
be a great possibility.

I lightly soak the diff gasket in water simply because it is easy to tear
it while installing.  I agree with Alan that given proper mating surfaces
sealant compound should not be necessary but nevertheless I generally put a
light smear of gray RTV on the gasket prior to installation.  Alternatively
I have run without a gasket using sealant only and that works as well.  In
fact some racers do that claiming that it creates a bit of toe-in though I
doubt it really matters.

Best--Michael Oritt

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 1:57 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

>  Soaking in water is not a good idea in my opinion. Reason?: corrosion in
> the crevices around the flange, bearing etc. The water wil not dry out for
> a long time.
> I prefer using thin oil, WD40, 3 in 1, sewing machine oil etc. It will
> slightly swell the paper, makes it pliant, prevents sticking and prevents
> corrosion.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Steve Gerow schreef op 25-1-2015 om 5:42:
>
>  Am replacing the paper gasket and o-ring on one of my axles. Did I read
> here the gasket should be soaked in water in order to make it more pliable?
>
>
>
> I’ve always installed these with hylomar and never had any leakage
> problems from the gasket or o-ring, but the gaskets do tend to tear.
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> Would appreciate any informed comments.
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