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Old Oct 3, 2024 | 08:45 PM
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I suppose these are NLA, but I wonder if anyone has used anything else successfully.
I found this repro gasket for earlier years, but nothing for my 1998 which uses a different seal which has a lip.

https://www.steelerubber.com/engine-...rip-70-4750-88

Anyone have any ideas? A rat chewed part of mine right by my ankle, causing heat from the engine to blast my ankle while driving.

 
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Well, I can find a part number for the seal, but, the seal itself? Nope. Discontinued, no one seems to have it. I think your best bet is going to be getting a look at the cross section of the seal, and then see if you can match something up with it, and buy the length you need....
 
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Old Oct 4, 2024 | 01:30 PM
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Thank you. I just wanted to be sure it was NLA before I went down that path. Now I know. Rats!

And now I also know to not leave the doghouse off overnight, especially when I keep a bag of peanuts (for the squirrels) in the glove box. After I saw the rat scurry from under the dash and out the engine compartment, I set the doghouse over the engine, but didn't clamp it down, so it seems that the rat came back and then proceeded to chew at the seal.
 
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Originally Posted by 1998DodgeRamVanCamper
I suppose these are NLA, but I wonder if anyone has used anything else successfully.
I found this repro gasket for earlier years, but nothing for my 1998 which uses a different seal which has a lip.

https://www.steelerubber.com/engine-...rip-70-4750-88

Anyone have any ideas? A rat chewed part of mine right by my ankle, causing heat from the engine to blast my ankle while driving.



You might be able to make a seal for a camper shell work. They come in varying thicknesses so you might be able to make a patch for the damaged area.
 
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