[Wingnut]

Just want to pass on a helpful tip to all who like to wrench.
I'm sure we can all relate to the frustration of keeping the gasket in place while trying to re-install the cover on any number of things. The outer primary case, the cam cover, even the air cleaner on carb or EFI models.
I saw a set of these on EBay with plastic dip on the one half. I just don't see them working in all cases, I think the plastic dip might make it a little tighter getting gaskets and covers over.

Here is all you'll need:

12" length of 1/4x20 threaded rod.
2 1/4x20 nuts.
1/4x20 Die (to recut threads)
Hacksaw
File

I cut into 3" pieces. Run the nuts onto one end of the rod, jam them against each other to hold down.


Next run the die onto the piece to clean the threads, then round off with the file to remove any burrs, and check if the nuts start.


Top is before, bottom is after.






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[Wingnut]

Sample of many uses.....







Just turn in loose, 2-4 turns. Then you can start a couple of the cover cap screws to hold everything in place and remove the studs.
If they would happen to jam, just use the 2 nuts, jam them together and turn the inner nut out.




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[Miles Tequillya]

Awesome...I just struggled with the breather gasket as well...good to know...thanks for sharing

 

[longbeard1]

Great tip! My wife getting me a lift for Christmas so Im soaking up all of the wrenching tips.

 

[tbrince]

Idea +1

 

[tbrince]

Idea and the lift,lol

 

[Silverback]

Good tip! Some auto manufacturers include similar studs in their required special tools. Sometimes you can stick the gasket on with a little wheel bearing grease to hold it in place momentarily.

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[big [email protected]]

wheel bearing grease , Vaseline , permatex gasket adhesive on 1 side


good tip on the threaded rods

 

[glust]

I've always used a little permatex aviation adhesive to keep gaskets in place. That's the only thing I ever used on VW motors. Had an old vw expert turn me onto that stuff years ago. Sticks like hell.

 

[Lakerat]

I use long 1/4-20 set screws so I can remove them with an allen wrench and not have to mess with the double nutting.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#set-screws/=uqgvz4