T20 Gaskets

[Toys4Me]

Are the center plate gaskets reusable if they aren't damaged?

[dave phelps]

Are the center plate gaskets reusable if they aren't damaged?

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[jerseybigfoot]

Dont let them dry out or use solvent to clean them as they tend to shrink you might consider a very light coat of removable silicone om the paper as there is no compression left in the gasket.

[onlyonce]

If not you may want to make your own. They always seemed a little expensive so what I did was to take a good one and have it photo copied numerous times. Then I would lightly spray the copy with spray adhesive from a spray can such as 3m then apply to bulk gasket material and cut out.

[Don]

I'll probably get yelled at (again) for saying it, but I never use center gaskets. I use light coat of Ultra-gray RTV or the newer red RTV that's formulated for ATF and don't have any problems. It doesn't leak and you don't have to line up the paper gasket with the holes in the case and center plate. I've heard that some folks have a problem getting the halves apart if they've been done this way, but tapping a small punch through the hole in the case, catching the edge of the center plate hole pops them apart with ease.

Just my $.02

[dave phelps]

I'll probably get yelled at (again) for saying it, but I never use center gaskets. I use light coat of Ultra-gray RTV or the newer red RTV that's formulated for ATF and don't have any problems. It doesn't leak and you don't have to line up the paper gasket with the holes in the case and center plate. I've heard that some folks have a problem getting the halves apart if they've been done this way, but tapping a small punch through the hole in the case, catching the edge of the center plate hole pops them apart with ease.

Just my $.02

One question Don. do you add any kind of shims for input shaft end play besides fiber or steel washer???
Thanks

[Toys4Me]

I used to always use RTV instead of gaskets I just hate trying to get them apart. I'm asking about the gasket because I'm repairing a trans right now and gaskets were in perfect condition just oil soaked.