[aguirola]

Got in touch with John at Gaskets-to-go with my query about the above, and I quote:

"How about a rubber/cork gasket? That is often used for valve covers and the like. What thickness do you need.
We have 1.0mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 5.0mm.
Based on what I know so far I think a rubber cork 3.0mm would work."

Anybody out there have opinions, ideas, etc?

Thank you.

Regards, Alberto

 

[PSk]

Oh how I wish I had this problem ...
Pete

 

[aguirola]

Oh how I wish I had this problem ...
Pete

Thank you for the sympathy Pete

Alas, there are many, many more to be solved, but it appears that we are sort of getting somewhere...

Regards, Alberto

 

[la_strega_nera]

I never had much luck with cork gaskets on american iron.
I would have thought the GTAM cover would use a fibre gasket ~1.5-2.0mm thick like every other alfa twin cam?

 

[Veep]

Formula GT and OKP have a.o. new small heads and more parts for these engines. Won`t the gaskets they use for these fit?

 

[aguirola]

Formula GT and OKP have a.o. new small heads and more parts for these engines. Won`t the gaskets they use for these fit?

They don't have anything for GTAm valve covers.

Thank you for the links,

Regards, Alberto

 

[quadrifolio]

try thisone

Alfa Delta Store - Alfa Delta Store

 

[Veep]

They don't have anything for GTAm valve covers.

Thank you for the links,

Regards, Alberto

is the new made small head and cover different form the old one?

 

[Veep]

Good engine shops used to rebuilding classic car engines most of the time have relation with companys who can make gaskets to order.

 

[richards]

Hi Albert

I am a bit surprised you are in a dilemma! Before the `classic` market took off and supplies became more prolific, I used to `make` gaskets rather than purchase expensive OEM stuff.

You could buy sheets of cork, grey gasket sheets - containing asbestos? - a soft hammer and just gently hammer against the edge of the part to act as a `knife`and form the gasket. Time consuming but not difficult and much lower cost!

A solution for you?

Richard

 

[Veep]

try thisone

Alfa Delta Store - Alfa Delta Store

thanks for the link!

Looks like OKP behind it? same set up of site and listed parts.

 

[aguirola]

Hi Albert

I am a bit surprised you are in a dilemma! Before the `classic` market took off and supplies became more prolific, I used to `make` gaskets rather than purchase expensive OEM stuff.

You could buy sheets of cork, grey gasket sheets - containing asbestos? - a soft hammer and just gently hammer against the edge of the part to act as a `knife`and form the gasket. Time consuming but not difficult and much lower cost!

A solution for you?

Richard

Hello Richard, I have made many gaskets the old fashioned way, but this outfit in Thailand, can make them for $12ea.
Much easier and less expensive. Plus, they are die cut.
Win win.

Regards, Alberto

 

[aguirola]

try thisone

Alfa Delta Store - Alfa Delta Store

Thank you!
This is the part, but as you can see the Thai version is just as good and the price is unbeatable.

Regards, Alberto

 

[richards]

Hi Alberto

Old dogs and new tricks...

Pleased you found a source....can you share it? Or did i miss a link?

richard

 

[aguirola]

Hi Alberto

Old dogs and new tricks...

Pleased you found a source....can you share it? Or did i miss a link?

richard

Here you go Richard:

Gaskets-to-Go Custom Gaskets-Plastic Parts

Regards, Alberto

 

[TehKyosho]

If you have a template I can laser cut them for you, no minimum qty.

 

[aguirola]

If you have a template I can laser cut them for you, no minimum qty.

Too late, I already ordered the ones from Thailand.
Thank you for the offer.

Regards, Alberto