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Gasket question?

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BullyQue
BullyQue Posts: 48
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I have noticed that my gasket has a small gap where gasket met on both the top and bottom. It is about a 1/8-1/4 gap. Is there a way to fill this small gap in with something. Was this caused by shrinking due to heat?
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    If there were no gap when you first got the egg than yes, it was shrinkage. On one of my eggs the factory just did a poor job and left a 1/4" gap in the top and bottom gasket. I had some spare gasket material and just cut a patch and placed it in the gap. I would think your dealer would have a short piece of gasket they might give you if you want to patch the gap.

    I have had problems when there has been a gap where the gasket starts/stops.

    GG
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  • Reeltachy
    Reeltachy Posts: 54
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    Is it a nomex gasket? If it is, they need to be pre-shrunk prior to installing. If not, just patch it and you'll be fine to replacement time.
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
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    Nope, felt is working fine for me.

    GG
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