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Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: flapjack on August 21, 2007, 05:46:08 pm

the clean side
(http://smellslikefries.com/vwpics/posts/t3copper2.jpg)

the slag side
(http://smellslikefries.com/vwpics/posts/t3copper1.jpg)

I cut the T3 flange because in small quantities the copper ain't cheap. .043" x 12" x 12" is about $29 Also easier to change then a head gasket if it doesn't work.
I'm not too optimistic because my table doesn't move the torch fast enough for such thin material. I'm afraid in cleaning the slag and splatter I may destroy it.

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: blkboostedtruck on August 21, 2007, 09:04:49 pm

I've got a bunch of different tools for removing slag and deburing! do you want me to experiment? I'd be interested in a head gasket down the road! I'd be willing to try and remove the slag on that T3 coppergasket and send it back for you to inspect! I like challenges! whats the worst i can do if i screw it up i owe you 30 bucks! let me know? i'm sure i can do it with no problem for you!!
  thanks Duane

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: flapjack on August 21, 2007, 10:22:54 pm

the $30 is for the whole 12x12 piece, so each T3 sized piece is maybe . . $5?
If you'd rather have a head gasket, all I need is an old one to copy
material cost might make it cheaper to get one from headgasket.com for $85
If you've got a gasket laying around, measure it and I'll tell you what i can get the copper for.

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: fastvicar on August 22, 2007, 06:06:28 am

I've got a Mitsubishi laser if you've got a .dxf file   :wink:

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: flapjack on August 22, 2007, 07:36:05 am

nice!
i will try to draw it and get it up asap

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: fastvicar on August 23, 2007, 06:39:04 am

8)

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: Slave2School on August 23, 2007, 06:54:45 am

I would pay to have somone make me a copper gasket for the BMW I bought.  It has the same engine as the 524TD has in it, maybe something a bit thicker to lower the compression a point :)

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: hillfolk'r on August 25, 2007, 10:50:35 pm

i asked the metal supply house  if he had any scraps large enough for "this",and i pulled out a paper gasket i had for mockup  t3 flange
i got 2 pieces of .040 for like 3$ (enough for 2)
then i used a dremel tool  to make the gasket
works great no leaks

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: Slave2School on August 26, 2007, 06:45:02 am

Hmm, thanks Hill that should be something I could accomplish, probably easier than cross boarder shipping too.

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: Mark(The Miser)UK on August 26, 2007, 11:30:22 am

I think I could do that with a couple of drill bits, a gimlet, a block of hard wood and some old wood chisels [and a Birmingham screwdriver] :lol:

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: Baxter on August 27, 2007, 01:42:23 pm

heh, birmingham screwdriver.
Mines called Larry, Larry the lump hammer.
 :lol:
If Larry can't shift it, nowt can.
 :shock:
Larry and Bertha are a formidable team..
(Bertha is a dirty gert 5 ft f**k off bar!)

Title: Plasma cut copper gasket attempt
Post by: Mark(The Miser)UK on August 27, 2007, 03:08:59 pm

Quote from: "Mr Brick-Yard"

heh, birmingham screwdriver.
Mines called Larry, Larry the lump hammer.
 :lol:
If Larry can't shift it, nowt can.
 :shock:
Larry and Bertha are a formidable team..
(Bertha is a dirty gert 5 ft f**k off bar!)

Ha ha, don't suppose that the Birmingham in America [in Mass. is it?] Ever got the Birmingham screwdriver :lol:

My 'Bertha' is a piece of quality scaffolding...

I still have a wheelie bin full of bottled water down here ... I was looking for some good recipes...
It's amazing what can be cut with a quality wood chisel.