Make a gasket that only costs a few minutes of your time.

Video tutorial on how to make a cardboard gasket. The type of cardboard that can only be used for this particular gasket is flat cardboard or paperboard which is typically found on cereal boxes, snack packaging, or what I’m using here is from auto parts packaging In the past I’ve used this technique on throttle bodies, intake manifolds, carburetors, valve covers, etc. This type of gasket cannot be used on high heat applications such between the block and head or on exhaust components. Here I’ll be making new gaskets for my snowblower for between the carburetor and intake manifold, and then between the intake manifold and block.

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Anonymous

This seems like a fire hazard….

11/22/2015 - 19:06 |
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4DIYers

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Nope not at all. Although it isn’t applicable for exhaust or head gaskets. The factory gaskets are made of a similar material.

11/22/2015 - 20:06 |
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Nikoxio

Not thx, I’m sticking to OEM gaskets D:

11/22/2015 - 19:48 |
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Anonymous

Yeah, i’ve done it many times, it works. OEM gaskets are good, but if you have some old soviet engine, for which no one makes gaskets anymore - you don’t really have a choice.

11/22/2015 - 19:59 |
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4DIYers

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Agreed! Or if you’re in a pinch and no one is open or it takes too long to order it.

11/22/2015 - 20:05 |
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