Gas tank inlet filler pipe and gasket

[jp5Touring]

Was going to replace the rubber gas tank inlet filler pipe. The gasket that  is between the body  and the rubber inlet, do people install it dry or do you use gasket sealer ?

Replacing part #  11 and 14. I couldn't find any info on it. thanks 

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=2583-USA-05-1973-114-BMW-2002tii&diagId=16_0384 

[halboyles]

It was originally installed dry but it couldn't hurt to use some gasoline-proof sealant on it.

[Mike Self]

And when you install the plate on the inside, don't overtighten the bolts or you'll warp the plate (kinda like overtightening the valve cover) and cause a leak--if not liquid, at least fumes...

 

mike

[jimk]

1 hour ago, halboyles said:

gasoline-proof sealant on it.

Hylomar, it's non-setting and so the seal won't break later.  Use it on all gaskets, no RTV that turns to jello in time.

[jp5Touring]

18 minutes ago, jimk said:

Hylomar, it's non-setting and so the seal won't break later.  Use it on all gaskets, no RTV that turns to jello in time.

 

Use Hylomar M or Universal blue ?   Thanks

also thx Mike and Hal

I used rtv for now but can get another gasket and redo it.  The rubber neck had a several small cracks in it,hopefully that will cure my trunk gas smell.    Nothing like your head in the trunk in a enclosed garage. ? 

[jimk]

Permatex Blue worked for my tii flat tank top gasket that is difficult to seal without distorting the pickup unit.  Smeared a light coat on both sides of the gasket and let the carrier evaporate.  It's runny when it comes out of the tube.  Stuff was made to break the joint and reassemble without having to put on new sealant.  Came out of the gas turbine industry.  

Edited February 18, 2020 by jimk