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Old 05-25-2015, 09:05 PM   #1
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Default Gas gauge gasket material

What's the best gasket material for gas gauge? Neoprene or Cork? Any problems with either? Thanks, Tom
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Old 05-25-2015, 09:07 PM   #2
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cork..
i had the ethanol attack the neoprene and cause a leak more than once.
i also use the cork on the sediment filters
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Old 05-25-2015, 09:28 PM   #3
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X2 what Mitch said. Stick with CORK only.
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Old 05-25-2015, 10:07 PM   #4
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Add me to CORK ONLY!!! As with Mitch, I thought what could be the big deal when the kit I bought had the rubber. It swelled and leaked. Go with the cork!
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cork.......cork..........cork.
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