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Old 03-03-2015, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by j4c11 View Post
I bought the reinforced neoprene sheet (8525T55) for extra strength, and I think the nylon mesh may reduce/limit the stretching. I definitely can't cut the rear gasket by hand, you're right the holes would be hard to do. But I'm going to do the valve cover gasket for the K321 with an exacto knife and see how it works out .

That gasket is not rated for oil. Only detergents.

The Viton material would be a better choice, as it's an oil resistant material. Lots of oil seals are made of Viton.
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