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[bat 53]

so any ideas 

going to try wintergreen oil and alcohol rub

 mixed  at 1-3

wintergreen oil is $20 100 mil

any other ideas 

[hanra]

Rare Spares Rubber Magic. 

[bat 53]

tried that  good for lightly harden rubber but 

for rubber that has gone pretty hard dosen't work 

i am trying to soften the gasket from the fan cover to the firewall 

which are not available 

[4dabush]

tried that  good for lightly harden rubber but 

for rubber that has gone pretty hard dosen't work 

i am trying to soften the gasket from the fan cover to the firewall 

which are not available 

 

I’ve used Rares rubber magic on the same thing. Mine isn’t hard, just poorly installed in the factory and pinched funny. (Well, it’s 50yrs old so not soft n squishy either). I’ve been soaking it in a large ziplock bag. Over about 3 months, spraying it a bit more each time I remember, it has softened up and the shape has returned a bit…maybe a 10-20% improvement. I don’t think another 3 months will yield another 10% though.

[bat 53]

i found the winter green and alcohol rub idea on you tube 

so after i try it i will post the results 

[Indy Orange]

A picture of my wife Gwen on the bedside table works.

[Cook]

Hi guys.  I understand the authenticity bit but I would be questioning the "fit for purpose" if it is already hard and potentially brittle. Is it something that can be fabricated from new rubber? Good luck with your endeavours. Cheers Ron

 

PS just googled it (if I'm looking at the right thing) and "the muscle car car parts" site has a rebuild kit for JC-LJ heater box gasket kit.

Edited by Cook, 28 June 2024 - 10:28 AM.

[S pack]

Hi guys.  I understand the authenticity bit but I would be questioning the "fit for purpose" if it is already hard and potentially brittle. Is it something that can be fabricated from new rubber? Good luck with your endeavours. Cheers Ron

 

PS just googled it (if I'm looking at the right thing) and "the muscle car car parts" site has a rebuild kit for JC-LJ heater box gasket kit.

All the gaskets bar the one that Albert needs.