tail gaskets have been hard to find. not available from ford or 4GREEN. you can be a caveman and use silicone or get these mazda ones from Japan. i never noticed but these gaskets are actually thinner in the 4 corners where the mounting studs go through. i got these through AMAYAMA. about $8.50 ea. shipping would be harsh for just one set but maybe somebody wants to be a group-buy hero?
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There was a write up on here of using an old mouse pad to make a new gasket
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I've used foam craft sheets from fabric/hobby shops like Michaels. They come in various thicknesses up to around 1/8" IIRC. They seem to work pretty well. One regular sized sheet should do a pair of gaskets, and they don't cost very much. Use a coupon and they cost a little less.
We're talking under $2.00 for a L and R pair of tail gaskets, plus no shipping charges if you go to the store yourself!
I used an old gasket as a template. Works well enough though it was falling apart.
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Originally posted by bravekozak View PostThat's very pricey. I wonder how much it would cost to make a steel rule die to punch them out?
A Steel rule die is going to be pretty pricey! Also, just so you guys know again. I work for a Gasket Fabrication company. We have a couple C&C's. I have traced out and cut myself a pair of tail light gaskets. If anyone is in need of gaskets, especially if you know how to draw and can send me a .DXF file. I'll quote it...
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Originally posted by bravekozak View PostThat's very pricey. I wonder how much it would cost to make a steel rule die to punch them out?
I should mention the shop we use is old school with little overhead. Very well priced.Last edited by SiliconSoul; 02-11-2014, 11:51 AM.- Form should follow function...
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We have a similar material here. LMK who wants it.Last edited by junspeed; 02-11-2014, 01:14 PM.Godspeed...
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This is what I used : http://www.summitracing.com/dom/part...3060/overview/
Trim with scissors with the old ones as templates , and voila.
And since this is felpro , you can order this pretty much anywhere.Last edited by PhoenixSHO; 02-12-2014, 12:53 PM.
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Originally posted by PhoenixSHO View PostThis is what I used : http://www.summitracing.com/dom/part...3060/overview/
Trim with scissors with the old ones as templates , and voila.
And since this is felpro , you can order this pretty much anywhere.Last edited by Twistiva; 02-14-2014, 07:30 PM.88L - 'Twistiva' - 'The Fusion of Man and Machine'
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Originally posted by Twistiva View PostPhoenixSHO, so how well does this material work? Definitely need new gaskets. My left one is shot. Water and dirt get in the tail-light all the time.
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Found it!! searched for this & finally found. htd
I'm going to try the Felpro.
Anyone have templates. The smoothies I got from the JY cars had no gaskets left.1993 Ford Festiva L blue 170,000 miles
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Well, I'll go the mouse pad route.
I'm still looking for a template.1993 Ford Festiva L blue 170,000 miles
1990 Ford Festiva L Plus white 190,000 Auto, currently waiting to have another engine put in.
1995 Ford F150 XLT black 203,000 miles
2002 Honda CRV silver 180,000 miles
2003 Toyota Rav4 Sport black 94,000 miles
2008 Sym Rv250 dark grey 30,000 miles. My scooter.
1989 Ford Festiva LX black 233,000 miles. Sold to my better half's son.
Mike
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