The factory did not fit a gasket between the box and the bellhousing. A very
thin film of silicone sealer will help prevent any seepage of oil between
these two components.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Olds <tr6@pipeline.com>
To: mg-t@autox.team.net <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, July 04, 1999 9:21 AM
Subject: TD Gearbox
>
>I have one quick question for the list. I am finishing up the rebuild of
>the gearbox and noticed there is no gasket between the bell housing and the
>gearbox. Is there supposed to be a gasket? If not would it hurt to make a
>thin paper gasket to use. I noticed when originally removed the bell
>housing the DPO had sealed the two pieces together with what looked like
>silicone sealer.
>
>Thanks in advance for the help.
>
>I hope everyone has an enjoyable 4th and gets lots of opportunities to
>drive your LBC's!!
>
>Ron Olds
>
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