Gasket paper

Sat Apr 25, 2020 1:43 pm

Hey zone

I’m thinking about buying this to replace my throttle body gasket. Can anyone advise if this will work? I’d trace around the old one

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 4556294923

Cheers

Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:22 pm

I guess I will be the test monkey

Sun Apr 26, 2020 11:19 pm

Nothing wrong with gasket paper if the correct gasket isn't available, but 1mm is a bit thick for this application. Been using it occasionally for 50 years.
Make sure that you don't leave any protruding into the airflow.

Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:09 pm

What are the dimensions for a diff back plate? Would an A4 sheet be big enough? I need to do and oil change and would be wise to change the gasket too.

Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:32 pm

Without measuring, I would think A4 is big enough, but it'll be tight. It should be a thin gasket paper. Note that BMW no longer use gaskets on the diff. covers after the E46, using a liquid gasket instead, which you may like to consider.
Why do you want to change the gasket for an oil change?

Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:53 pm

From a medium case diff. As Brian says, tight but OK

Lot of cutting for an oil change?

Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:01 pm

That is tight!

Tue May 05, 2020 1:23 pm

Wow, that is tight, but happy to give it a go and I have some gasket sealer on a shelf just in case it all goes to pot!!

Reason to change the gasket is because, I actually purchased the diff a year or so ago and it arrived with the oil removed and the seller had taken the back plate off for an inspection before sale. So I think before installing I would change the gasket and fill with new oil.