54 How to Make Your Own Gaskets!

[TheNWONOW]

Great video. I like to use a manilla folder like the ones found in filing cabnets. They are heavier and would hold up under all but the most extreme situations such as head gaskets. Instead of banging it out I just apply a thin coat of oil to the part then lay the manila paper on and it leaves the outline. Then just cut it out with an exacto knife. I never thought of using a bag but I guess anything to fill in the tiny nooks and crannies will work.

Thanks for the video....

[ginsuscrewdriver]

I've don this, works well. If you're worried about the strength of the paper, just coat it with "indian head" gasket shellac. I have shop-made gaskets that are still in service after a decade.

[ashleyhat]

shut that parrot up at 1:00

[BadassCeino]

"HOLY SHIT" , Thanks big papa, now I can go make my gasket for my engine.

[HoboSuperstar]

This man is a god of engines!!!! check out my dumbass channel! no where near as brilliant as THIS guy.... but... I try!

[t6668888]

very happy to see this video

but Can i ask (please answer)

if this paper gasket suitable for Engine exhaust?

can it sustain high temperature (engine heat) for 1 to 2 hour?

my engine is a nitro remote control car engine

very small compare to yours :D

[kstinson]

@t6668888 No paper is not suitable for exhaust gaskets. You can buy exhaust gasket material at autoparts stores. I believe it is made of carbon. Copper and steel work also.

[HoboSuperstar]

@kstinson Paper is made of carbon, my friend. Just a little FYI.

[kstinson]

@HoboSuperstar You are made from carbon too if you want to break it down to chemical properties. However in the real world paper is made from cellulose. Exhaust gaskets are NOT made from standard paper. They are made from a carbon that is similar to coal. You can also purchase copper gaskets for exhaust systems.

[kstinson]

@HoboSuperstar If you want to get technical paper is made from cellulose pulp. Cellulose pulp, being organic, is in fact constructed from carbon chains. So are you, so is the food you eat. However to say these items are made from carbon is a bit of a broad description. Carbon gaskets are actually made with a much higher carbon content hence giving its heat tolerance.

[mr1nutwonder]

hammering on a machined surface, a bag as a gasket, am speechless.

[thegreatcornholyio]

@mr1nutwonder yuppy cunt

[Oterro]

...and you have the form of the part on the material. All you have to do is cut it out and everything is fine, no possible damage done.

Just a little suggestion from a guy who's been working on this stuff.

We, however, have our own made tools that we use, and we are able to make engine gaskets out of hard materials with metal inside. We also use tinplate to make the vital chambers stronger, more supportive.

Jeez, sorry, I got a little carried away there...

[Oterro]

I work with gaskets for nearly two years now, my dad owns a hand-made gasket company here in Lithuania. We do things differently. We use different materials, more high-temperature-proof, and hitting the paper on the part could prove a bit dangerous as you could bend the part a bit and the liquids may start leaking.

I would recommend a different method that we use. Put some sort of a thin layer of black oil on the part and simply press out the gasket material on the surface...

[sammy589]

Don't use paper bag for your gaskets people. Gaskets are used to not let air in or out and most gaskets are a pretty thick layer of rubber. That piece of paper is worthless and you will see that your car will not function right or will result in a loss of horsepower.

[kingtipz]

@sammy589 paper gaskets are for creating a middle surface for sealant to apply to incase there are imperfections along the surfaces

[ringbolt9]

good info man. and this will stand up to oil and gas huh? amazing

[hifellow]

Thanks John for putting up your video - appreciate it!

[TheDiabolicben]

cool thnxs, got an old boat motor they don't make gaskets for anymore!

[BigDogTwenny9niny2]

that's the association of -- *TING TING TING TING*

this guy's drowning his own speech out.. what a LOSER

[FeralSparky]

@BigDogTwenny9niny2 Well considering it was just him doing a basic task, stop being an idiot

[BigDogTwenny9niny2]

@FeralSparky haha re-reading my comment I sounded like a total ass even though I was joking. My apologies.

[FeralSparky]

@BigDogTwenny9niny2 No problem bro, just kinda be a little respectful :) Just cause people are on the internet does not mean they gotta be a jerk while there doing it :)

[elemento1991]

Seem's like it would catch fire depending on where you use it. I need an exhaust gasket. I think it would get too hot

[chippievw]

Use a round file drawn downwards to cut template paper instead of a hammer.......

[DJUF1973]

а под голову--слабо???)))))))

[keithmoon00]

I agree with whatever this guy said

[weedeaterbike]

take the pattern you just made from the bag and trace it on some cork or rubber sheet gasket and xacto knife it out walla done lol a bag wont last 2 days lmfao a paper bag rofl

[azlanrosli]

he does his job neatly



[nicky124ever]

do you speak Dutch?

[uae3276]

will this also work for a cylinder gasket? since they are usually out of metal? i bored my cylinder bigger and now they dont fit anymore, do i need to buy new ones or any way to make the old ones bigger? thanks

[hondahx]

@uae3276 bore out the gasket in the same plaace were they bore out ur block

[ekudds]

"Why am I sitting here watching a guy hit a piece of paper with a hammer?"

[killshotnation]

@ekudds because you cant find a part for the engine your workingon and looked up how to make your own gasket...

[ekudds]

@killshotnation I actually did that - a Jag heater core gasket is eight bucks, so I used a cereal box and some permatex instead.

[killshotnation]

@ekudds you just proved my point. so don't look a gift horse in the mouth when it comes to this guys video.

[ekudds]

@killshotnation See the quotation marks in my comment? In the English language, that indicates I am quoting someone, like perhaps the guy in the video. 3:23.

The point you proved is you are an ass,

[John1980Doe]

I have seen this before and forgotten about it. Works like a charm.

[ringbolt9]

very cool. ive never used a bag . i may give it a shot tho.

[t6668888]

can i use that kind of paper for my RC Nitro car as well?

and btw whats the use of Gaskets?!

[adwnee1]

pls help >> is that gasket problem ?

/watch?v=zt10fhtHpWY

[ds650cool]

Will this work for a metal gasket?

[opmdevil]

Thanks, you saved my day. Great tip.

[th19940305]

Will that gasket last like others? wont it fall apart like paper does when wet?

[TheFRiNgEguitars]

@th19940305 the paper will not fall apart. Common paper is made from wood pulp, which in itself contains natural oils. Any mineral based oil will not affect paper in the same way that water does. However even if used for a water pump gasket, the paper gasket will last for many years and not fail.

[killerdeamonking]

Actually this guy know what hes doing i do the same exact thing this guy does its a useful technique ..

[shodanxx]

is that really better than no gasket at all ? it's so thin !

how about just putting silicon high temp gasket maker on there ?

also won't that damage al those sharp edges ?

[TheFRiNgEguitars]

@shodanxx I have made gaskets just like you see here. The sharp edges are not damaged if the hammer taps are light enough This can be done on aluminum cases too which are much softer, and more suseptible to damage. It's not just knowing what to do, it's also knowing HOW to do it.. This does require some skill and finesse to do the job right... only for mechanically inclined people and parts which are not super rare. (sometimes gaskets may not be available for xtremely rare parts)

[41Zman]

This method works good. I rebuild and collect machinery thats 80 + years old. make all the gaskets my self because theres no one to reproduce them.

[lx9299]

great video just used your trick to repair my lawn-more gasket thanks ...

[poppemannuel]

Hi John,

In your video you showed how you could make a gasket for a gearbox.

but my question is would it also work as a gasket for a cylinder head of my car?

I hope I soon get a response back.

[moe32aroova]

Why use a hammer? Couldn't you just use a razor blade?

[DingleZilla]

@moe32aroova The hammer is used to tap the shape of the casting into and through the paper making a perfect match. Using a cutting tool you will never match the exact design and you may slip with the tool.

[dezertscorpion]

Hi John, awesome video. I just tore the gasket on my turbo oil return line. Instead of having to wait weeks to get one from Holeset, I decided to make my own. I remember seeing my dad make these as a kid. You inspired me to try making my own. Keep these vids coming!

[Nivicoman]

Heck yeah I've made my own gaskets and they work like a champ. I've also made my own carburetor linkages.

[ponchoyo]

now i understand that's just for a gearbox but what about a engine? 2.2L inline 4 engine i mean.

[AfghanKnight007]

would it not burn off due to the heat of the engine? my weed wracker need gaskets. Thanks

[WaltGe]

Hey, anything to save money on auto repairs. I love your channel.

[arsdag81]

"....why am I watching a person hit a piece of paper with a hammer....",,, hahahah, good video.

[elemineseslapolla]

this is so cheap and important at the same time thx

[shinyfuzzy]

uhh theres a peice between the head of my small engine and the block.... uhhh is that a gasket?

[cw147]

yes it is

[shinyfuzzy]

ok thanks

[Zigagno82]

Un metodo veramente eccellente, ed economico! grazie per la condivisione!

[NesteHukka]

This method is actually "pro" and as old as paper gaskets.

[route346]

Thanks! Didn't know you could do this.

[dirtbikedude100]

that is bad for the piece u are making your "gasket" for. i would never do it.

[Ozarkmule]

I guess you didn't know that paper was used for "gasket" making since the turn of the century. And could you tell me why it would be bad for the piece you are making it for? My family has been in the automotive industry for 80 years now we have always used this technique.

[jazzy4me4eva]

i need to make one for an isc valve they dont make them any more for my car =[ my god i have a job ahead of me

[davison1021]

what about valvcover can i make one for my valve cover chreysler cant seem to make one that work

i could make it out of cereal box cardboard

[MrGuvEuroman]

Yes you can! They do a sheet of cork gasket at some auto spare shops. Just take a valve cover off and use a pair of scissors the hammer method doesn't work too well on thick stuff. : D

[Johnnyboy200406]

aviation formagasket, dp250, right stuff, permatex WTF is hard about that, making gaskets is a waste of time

[adriennenajjar]

the hammer is overkill and takes too long. Press the edges down carefully with your fingers while cutting with an exacto knife. Saves wear and tear on your ears, hands, and most importantly there is NO risk to the housing. This guy's skills are questionable at best.

[davison1021]

can i make one for my valve cover

[woodyking]

i made my head gasket like this out of 2 peices of paper. works fine!

[hoult7487]

I used to use telephone book covers for this. My parents would always get mad when they found their phone book covers missing, which happened ALOT!

[newcomer9747]

wouldn't the hammer impact damage the aluminum edges?

[aflatminor]

hi newcommer- i may be wrong but i think the housing is made of grey cast iron, this could still be damaged by wild hits with a hammer but john seems to be an expert in his field!!...

[bastrop78418]

Thanks, this was better than trying to trace and cut. Ingenius, ty for the time into this tutorial. I made 2 gaskets which have been leaking on me in the past, and now they do not leak at all!

[EvanAxer]

so just 1 paper is sufficient enough for a gasket?

[muddyditchfilms]

Some one was just asking were to find an axle gasket, I told them to make their own, and to avoid the next question of how, I checked Yout Tube and found your video. I have done this many times myself, Thanks.

[atechus]

Looks like a quick solution if you don't want to make the trip to the auto part and expend $5.00 for a large roll of gasket paper.I will suggest to slide the wood part of the hammer against the edge of the block that way you will mark the outline of the block easier and cut it with a scissor, and than finish the internal part by hammering. But keep in mind that is no recommended to hammer aluminum parts, if you do it, make it with a rubber hammer or a plastic hammer

[davison1021]

what about valve covers

[thenitro15]

go to ace hardware and they have a thing called "Gasket kit" "Do It Your Self" it cost about $4.99

[davison1021]

i dont have an ace hardware near me matter of fact i never heard of ace home harware or canadian tires is close tho?

[thenitro15]

oh i though you were in the states

[skoobbarnes1]

Awesome!!! I found the card board from a cereal box works a lil better.

[Live1052]

I tried this method today for making a gasket for my thermostat housing and it worked great! I used proper gasket material though and before I put on the gasket I put a squirt of WD40 on it cause the gasket would have gotten wet from the coolant in the engine anyway and I tightened the thermostat housing down good and it hasn't leaked a drop! Thanks for the tip, John! Keep them coming!

[mk3stargazer]

interesting! in the UK we use plastic bags tho,,,,,

[danyarger]

I just used a piece of cardboard from a box of disposable spoons that I found in the garbage to make a thermostat housing gasket on my 76 MGB. It works great and best of all it was Freeeeee!

[JonessGarage]

lots easier than the xacto knife i've been using. thanks ill have to try it.

[jonrhoad]

I bought a sheet of gasket material and have it in the workshop in case I need to make a gasket. Thanks for the tip John.

[mgazone]

thanks

[tpembert]

Very interesting! I wasn't sure how effective using a grocery bag as a gasket would be. Paper grocery bags in my liberal green state of California have become so thin now, almost any moisture seeps through easily weakening the paper. Good video.