> 1a) did you put the gromets & filler gasket on the tank first then slide > the > vent lines in > what did you coat the filler pipe with so it slides into the new filler > gasket ? > >>The tube I have is from >>Radio Shack (part# 64-2326) and labelled "Lube Gel", >> but it's sometimes hard >>to find as not all RS stores carry it. Just a post for the archives I was picking up a gasket seal kit today & the OEM part shop I use suggested a product from WURT 'Rubber care' http://www.superiorcarcare.net/w890110.html to lube up the plastic vent insert & the filler pipe They also suggested to use a PERMATEX HYLOMAR HPF Gasket http://www.permatex.com/heavy_duty/Chassis.asp?automotive=yes&f_call=get_ite m&item_no=25249 to seal the gromets/filler gasket |
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