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Subject:Re: What glue to use for engine lid seal?
From:Eric Caron
Date:Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:51:40 -0400

Hi Marcus, 
        I did this recently and used a 3M auto trim adhesive. 

Then I had to re do as the seal was too stiff and didn’t let the lid close correctly.

Second time I just used rubber cement and it seems to be working fine. 

        It will get hot but so far that has not been an issue.  

        I’ll be interested in how it goes for you.

Eric Caron 

> On Jun 17, 2023, at 4:50 PM, Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> wrote:
> 
> I was actually talking about the engine access lid through the body 😀
> 
> From: dn92610@gmail.com <mailto:dn92610@gmail.com>
> Sent: June 17, 2023 4:20 p.m.
> To: mbenne@m-bass.com <mailto:mbenne@m-bass.com>
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> Subject: Re: What glue to use for engine lid seal?
> 
> I don't use any glue at all. Get a new set of cork seals, clean the lids real good with solvents and put them on. If there are any leaks then the the lids are warped.