VeeDub Gasket Research
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VeeDub Gasket Research
Greetings:
Based on word from VeeDubh, I recently looked into compatibility between AF16/18 exhaust port and gaskets from Vaunted Vintage Venerated Vee-Dub air-cooled engines. One O'Reilly's in Deepinnaharta had a dusty set on a back shelf, agreed to pop the box open to let me have a look:
Specs taken from Ultra-Fragile JW "Eggshell" gasket are recorded in the 5th post down on page 2 here.
I have yet to install them physically, but looks pretty much close enough, even if I have to round out the stud-holes one way or 't'other. The kit comes with a bunch of siamesed intake gaskets and "pre-heater" seals, as well as a couple of copper donuts of undetermined size. However 4 usable gaskets for $15 seems fair enough. Plus, they're Fel-Pro, the Gaskets Professionals Trust.
That or see your Authorized Volkswagen Retailer today, if "today" is in 1967!
Based on word from VeeDubh, I recently looked into compatibility between AF16/18 exhaust port and gaskets from Vaunted Vintage Venerated Vee-Dub air-cooled engines. One O'Reilly's in Deepinnaharta had a dusty set on a back shelf, agreed to pop the box open to let me have a look:
Specs taken from Ultra-Fragile JW "Eggshell" gasket are recorded in the 5th post down on page 2 here.
I have yet to install them physically, but looks pretty much close enough, even if I have to round out the stud-holes one way or 't'other. The kit comes with a bunch of siamesed intake gaskets and "pre-heater" seals, as well as a couple of copper donuts of undetermined size. However 4 usable gaskets for $15 seems fair enough. Plus, they're Fel-Pro, the Gaskets Professionals Trust.
That or see your Authorized Volkswagen Retailer today, if "today" is in 1967!
Wheelman-111
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Good work all - With a name "VeeDub" it had to be the word
BTW - I think these may be similar, if a large supply is needed
$0.79 each
http://www.mofoco.com/item/Gasket_Exhau ... 1_261B/578
If this is good enough (missing the internal ring?) they are 4 for $2.25
http://www.mofoco.com/item.php?item_id= ... gory_id=55
BTW - I think these may be similar, if a large supply is needed
$0.79 each
http://www.mofoco.com/item/Gasket_Exhau ... 1_261B/578
If this is good enough (missing the internal ring?) they are 4 for $2.25
http://www.mofoco.com/item.php?item_id= ... gory_id=55
Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Been running these for quite a while, works perfect.
Just make sure your bore is big and so is the exhaust
Just make sure your bore is big and so is the exhaust
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
808BMW posted a pic in aerorobs build of the VW gaskets. pic below shows one installed on Malossi 72cc jug. Cost is only $.50 each. Fits perfect and exhaust studs keep it centered. I have extras if anyone can't find them and want to run one.
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Cheaper still seems to be RockAuto.
Only 21 cents or buy 10 and save 10 cents!!!
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframe ... 207k477576
Only 21 cents or buy 10 and save 10 cents!!!
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframe ... 207k477576
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Would these work on an '85 Aero also??
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Where's Wheelman when you need him?boojadean wrote:Would these work on an '85 Aero also??
Lambretta TV-175 (wish I'd never sold it!)
2005 Vento Phantom R4i 125cc (stolen)
1986 Yamaha XC180 Riva
1985 Honda CH150D Elite
1988 Honda SA50 LX Elite
1989 Honda SB50
2007 iScooter 150cc
2006 Roketa 150cc
2006 TNG Venice 50cc
2005 Vento Phantom R4i 125cc (stolen)
1986 Yamaha XC180 Riva
1985 Honda CH150D Elite
1988 Honda SA50 LX Elite
1989 Honda SB50
2007 iScooter 150cc
2006 Roketa 150cc
2006 TNG Venice 50cc
Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Not unless you have a big bore with bigger pipe. the stud holes would end up on the part of gasket that "squishes" to seal.boojadean wrote:Would these work on an '85 Aero also??
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1995 Yamaha Jog
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I can't believe
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1994 Yamaha Axis
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
metal vw gasket for mofoco , that fits fine on bbk ..79 cent
both dub gaskets are very huge on exhaust port.
both dub gaskets are very huge on exhaust port.
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I have those gaskets laying all over the place for my 73' vw bug/kitcar!
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118jet/Pre-Mix32:1
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1k center,8.44 gears,ZX Trans
V8 Pipe,IRC MB38 80/90 tires
H4 H.I.D
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
So is there a difference in quality of these gaskets or one supplier that is better than another? Any to stay away from?
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Greetings:
Just don't install the turquoise crushed eggshell one that comes with a lot of the Asian pipes. Otherwise, metal gaskets are metal gaskets, not artificial hearts. I hacked one out of copper sheet that worked fine for months.
Just don't install the turquoise crushed eggshell one that comes with a lot of the Asian pipes. Otherwise, metal gaskets are metal gaskets, not artificial hearts. I hacked one out of copper sheet that worked fine for months.
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Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
I'd test fitment before throwing it out, my blue pipe NEEDS the thick blue gasket they provide, it really affects the fitment of the pipe.Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:
Just don't install the turquoise crushed eggshell one that comes with a lot of the Asian pipes. Otherwise, metal gaskets are metal gaskets, not artificial hearts. I hacked one out of copper sheet that worked fine for months.
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Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Greetings:
Good point. One could also stack several metal ones, but life's simpler with one thick one. Trouble is mine exploded during a WOT run. Can you say LOUD? It also runs like le poopage, and puts the bore at risk from inhaling air.
Treat the teal gasket like the eggshell from which it's made.
Good point. One could also stack several metal ones, but life's simpler with one thick one. Trouble is mine exploded during a WOT run. Can you say LOUD? It also runs like le poopage, and puts the bore at risk from inhaling air.
Treat the teal gasket like the eggshell from which it's made.
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Re: VeeDub Gasket Research
Hey guys, I'd also like to add the paper gaskets seal better and easier vs. the metal gaskets but the metal gaskets last longer if you aren't the type to be pulling your exhaust off every other day. I guess old VW parts are easier to come by here in Hawaii because we can walk into a bunch of different stores and buy them over the counter lol.
Those thick exhaust gaskets tend to be required nowadays for fitment issues, and they can be reused if you do take your pipe off every week.
Those thick exhaust gaskets tend to be required nowadays for fitment issues, and they can be reused if you do take your pipe off every week.
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