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It seems the TR6 diff can be mated to the Stag rear diff cover. If I remember correctly, one or two holes don't match Does that mean the TR6 diff cover gasket can be used on the Stag's diff and Stag's rear plate? I gather some new holes need to be made.
Sujit
It seems the TR6 diff can be mated to the Stag rear diff cover. If I remember correctly, one or two holes don't match Does that mean the TR6 diff cover gasket can be used on the Stag's diff and Stag's rear plate? I gather some new holes need to be made.
Sujit
I ran one like that for many years. Still in my garage somewhere. Made my own gasket from a cereal box and filled the unused cover holes with metal epoxy. No leaks over many thousands of miles.
Dave
1974 Mk2, ZF Auto, 3.45 Diff, Datsun Driveshafts. Stag owner/maintainer since 1989.
I tried making a simple gasket years back. I used a drill to make the holes, but the holes were never clean. I gave up. I see people use punches or purpose built hole punches.
The UK Pound has got stronger and since last year, postage has gone up sending stuff to USA. I'm at the stage where I need one of two inexpensive items, but postage is like 3 or 4x of the part cost. The TR6 gasket is about $1.50 locally sourced. The diff side flange seals, same as TR6, are about $1.50. Postage to my house is about $6.
All you need to make a gasket for this type of application is a small hammer. Lay the gasket material (cereal box) on the casting and tap all around the edges with the small hammer. With a bit of practice you can cut right through the card and produce an accurate gasket. I learnt this technique when I was at sea. If we needed a gasket it wasn't possible to go and buy one, we had to make our own. A small ball-pein hammer is good for cutting out the bolt holes.
Dave
1974 Mk2, ZF Auto, 3.45 Diff, Datsun Driveshafts. Stag owner/maintainer since 1989.
All you need to make a gasket for this type of application is a small hammer. Lay the gasket material (cereal box) on the casting and tap all around the edges with the small hammer. With a bit of practice you can cut right through the card and produce an accurate gasket. I learnt this technique when I was at sea. If we needed a gasket it wasn't possible to go and buy one, we had to make our own. A small ball-pein hammer is good for cutting out the bolt holes.
You can also place a ball bearing in position of bolt holes and tap bearing to make a neat bolt hole in the gasket handy if you do not have a small ball pein hammer to hand
I bought this set from Harbor freight, cant tell you how many times I have used them.. very useful for gaskets, trim etc.. Had them a long time and they are still OK but they are coming to end of life
They are so useful that I am looking for a better quality set, I do like having them around..
I needed to order some parts from the Roadster Factory here in US. For a $1.50, I'd thought I'd order a TR6 diff gasket. Here's a photo of the gaskets placed on top of each other. The blue one is the Stag's gasket, its also slightly thicker. it seems based on the TR6 gasket, there are two holes which don't line up with the Stag's cover. If I used the TR6 gasket on the Stag diff and cover, two bolts would cut right through the gasket and most likely leak. If you mate a TR6 diff to a Stag cover, you should be OK with either a Stag gasket or TR6 gasket. But to be safe, you should use a TR6 gasket.
Sujit
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bringing up this issue again. I found some left over gasket paper and made a template of the Stag diff. I will go get some punches that Terry mentioned. the diff gasket seems relatively simple to make. Here it was mentioned to use a cereal box. Googled it and found this can be used but didn't get down the search list to see why this is good and am wondering won't the grease or oil or fuel attack it and break it down.
I wouldn’t go cereal box.. they are probably not that Grrrrreat... You can buy sheets of gasket material at local auto stores, I think I got some from autozone or the likes of Napa.
I like the dark grey impregnated ones for that kind of job.. I got the 10x10 variety kit last time but they do 10x26 sheets is that enough?
a full set of wad punches are useful but for a few holes a short length of copper or steel tube the correct size is easily sharpened to produce clean holes
I wouldn’t go cereal box.. they are probably not that Grrrrreat... You can buy sheets of gasket material at local auto stores, I think I got some from autozone or the likes of Napa.
I like the dark grey impregnated ones for that kind of job.. I got the 10x10 variety kit last time but they do 10x26 sheets is that enough?
Hi Terry, I just made my Stag gasket. Easy Peasy with the punch set. Regarding the links you sent, where would you use the multi pack. especially the Cork-rubber ones?
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