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PlazinJavelin 
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To redo the hoses and wiring on the Jav you have to remove this panel. It took a bit of work to carefully pry it away from from its water proof factory sealer as not to mangle it. Since this probably wont be the last time I need access to it, I don't want glue it back in place. I'm thinking of making my own thin rubber gasket. Any other good ideas?
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69BBB3904spAMX
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Plumbers putty. Roll it out into a long string along the inside perimeter of the plate and press it into place. Good seal, easy to remove later.
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401MATCOUPE
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Posted: Dec/27/2015 at 2:11pm |
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I use 3M Strip Caulk, make the seam at the bottom.
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Ross K. Peterson
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Lyle
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Posted: Dec/27/2015 at 3:06pm |
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I made a gasket from 1/8" neoprene foam and used permatex to hold in place on the panel side (close to the original for looks), but the caulk/putty would work as well and be easier/cheaper.
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White70JavelinSST
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Posted: Dec/28/2015 at 11:57am |
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Be careful with the caulks. Some caulks that aren't intended for auto use may stain the paint, aggressive caulks especially. Making a thin rubber gasket sounds like the easiest to deal with multiple installs and removals. No matter what type of caulk you use it will be a mess to get off.
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Freecat1
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Troy I have some 3m strip caulk you can check out, come on over
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401MATCOUPE
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3M Strip Caulk is specifically made for this type of application....problem is is comes in big box, sounds like Freecat1 has some to help!! This is not a liquid or silicone type material....will not stain paint.
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Ross K. Peterson
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Ditto
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Murphy's Law:
Any given mechanical job you decide to solve alone will imminently require a third hand, at its most critical moment |
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PlazinJavelin
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Excellent input gang, thanks.
I'll be seeing you soon Freecat, we still have a weldin' job to finish up too...If the rain ever stops!
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That's what I used too. |
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