In a message dated 96-01-02 18:24:47 EST, kennedy@admin.njit.edu (William R.
Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648) writes:

> I can't remember what 1973 engine seal rubber looks like, but
>aircooled Vgon seal is really neat: fills gap of anywhere from 1/4 to 1
>inch, so you don't need to get the shape exact.
>
This brings up a sore spot with me - my '75 Westy engine seal is made of this
funky FOAM RUBBER stuff - which soaks up any spilt oil like the sponge it is
(I keep a quart in the engine compartment - didn't cap it tightly and guess
what?? Yes, oil all over the place!!) and any water which splashes up onto
the bottom of bus.  Makes tuneups a *real* drag, as of course to remove valve
covers and adjust valves, I have to come in contact with this oozy stuff,
always have oil/water/gunk dribbling off my elbows... is this foam rubber
stuff an oddity that the PO visited on my bus, or (ack!) standard issue??  It
will *definitely* get replaced if/when the engine is next removed...

Ruthie B.
'75 Westy - the Great Pumpkin