David,

  The use of writing (computer/ drawing / copy / printing) paper is not
appropriate for permanent use as a critical engine seal, such as this.  Use
only the correct gasket, nothing less.  Regular paper or cardboard is not
formulated or treated for this application, like a proper gasket material
is; As you stated, "The thin one was not torn
 apart by merely looking at it though."  Why do you think that is?
  It's not like they're expensive or hard to find, so why take a chance?
Also, why advocate the use of this to members of this list?
  You're certainly welcome to ignore and question valid advice from the
seasoned pros on this list. You're also welcome to destroy your own engines,
while learning all your lessons the hard way.  But don't recommend this
behavior to others.  You said yourself, that you're a first-timer.  If you
can't ask questions, listen to the answers, discuss subjects to gain
knowledge and follow the good advice that you're freely given, then why are
you here?  Is it because something which is given freely has no value?
There are alot of good, experienced people populating this list.  A smart
person will consider thier advice and solutions to Vanagon-specific
problems.

Maintaining diplomacy, while not "crying bloody murder",

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 12:31 PM
Subject: Re: oil pressure

> --- Thomas Pfrommer <pfrommer@PHAS.UBC.CA> wrote:
>
>> Hm do you or anyone know the thickness of these gaskets...
>
> Thomas, I just measured the pair of gasket in my Elring set. The thin one
> is about .006" - .007" and the thick one is .02". The thin one was not
> torn
> apart by merely looking at it though. My computer printer paper of 24 lbs
> is about .003" - .004" You can make one out a sheet paper of 28 lbs or
> simply
> out a sheet of 24 lbs.
>
> Well, since I have been considered Not Reasonably Conscious for what I do
> so
> take these numbers at your own risk. I know someone will jump out to cry
> bloody murder because I said these.
>
> David
>
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