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08/15 filler cap gasket replacement

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:45 pm
by MrMilo
On my 08/15 the gasket that goes between the filler cap and on the water jacket has all but worn out. Anyone making replacements or ideas on the best way to replace that piece?

Re: 08/15 filler cap gasket replacement

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 8:44 am
by IMBLITZVT
MrMilo wrote:On my 08/15 the gasket that goes between the filler cap and on the water jacket has all but worn out. Anyone making replacements or ideas on the best way to replace that piece?
In short, no. I just put a lot of grease in mine and it holds water/steam.

Re: 08/15 filler cap gasket replacement

Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 6:02 pm
by MrMilo
Silly question but what type of grease do you use?

Re: 08/15 filler cap gasket replacement

Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 8:42 am
by IMBLITZVT
MrMilo wrote:Silly question but what type of grease do you use?
For that, whatever I have around. How bad is your gasket?

Re: 08/15 filler cap gasket replacement

Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 10:13 pm
by Hoffmann
Weren't the originals leather?

I found a sheet of dense silicone rubber, and made my own. The most difficult part for me was making the stepped/countersunk holes for the retaining screws, but having a Dremel tool was definitely helpful.