Heater ductwork gasket?

[Mike Kunz]

Hey!

Trying to find a supplier or at least part no. for a gasket which goes in a cover plate which attachs to the S-tube in the heater circuit on a '74 2.0.

Is anyone familiar with it and does anyone know where to buy?

Thanks!

Mike

[jamcleod]

branch clamp gasket 021.256.326A and 021.256.325A

found on the dreaded Dr's web site. why not try cutting some out of gasket material?

[Kevin Powers]

a small bead of rtv should work fine. just let it cure over night before firing things up.

kevin

[John Rogers]

Whoa, I didn't know there was a gasket there??!! Our 1974 has been running for years without them and seems to have little affect? I agree with the small bead of sealer. Good luck.

[HMeeder]

I cut a replacement out of cork. Unless you live in Greenland, I don't think you would ever notice/need that extra bit of seal to prevent heat loss. The greater benefit would be the elimination of one more rattle from under the car. I think they all blend together to form one harmonious 'bzzzzz'.

[Kevin Powers]

keeps out moisture and oil/grime issues. every sealed fixture helps out with heat. ours heaters should melt vinyl records with a maintained system. also look at the paper tubes behind the speaker enclosures. ever notice bits of paper comming out of the vents when the bellows/valves have been closed for a while?

kevin