Originally Posted by velociabstract
I'm close to 9,000 now! I'm getting real good at working on it too. A "in the near future" project is changing the transmission fluid. I know it's got to be getting real hot with the racing so I want to be safe instead of sorry. And while it's apart ....... blue solenoids maybe? I still haven't decided one way or another.
Rob hasn't responded to my S.O.S. yet, I think he's home with his family where he should be today.
Les
Looks like simple cork gasket and the damage is due to the material primarily. I would recommend you go to your nearest auto parts store (Napa, etc.) that carries various gasket material in sheets and MAKE a new set.
I would also recommend something more hardy than cork. With the heat damage I'm seeing here a composite gasket material like that used for headers (white almost plastic feel) would be best. Just something that can take more heat while torqued down properly.
If you can't find the gasket material, you can get by with ULTRA COPPER Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker from Permatex (Part # 81878). They have a spray on type, but it's probably not good for this application.
Make a nice bead about 1/8" thick and let it set up for at least 10 minutes, preferrably 15 to get tacky, then set the part in place gently. Let it set up for an hour, then torque half way. Let it cure the full 24 hours and torque to specifications. This should get you by until you can get better gasket material.
Good luck!