great video! all the years i've had to make, reuse or buy gasket never thought of or was told of the way u shown me today. just goes to show that no matter how long you've done something, there's always new things and ways to learn! i've been painting and repairing cars body and mechanical for 30 plus years and still learn new things. thanks for the info,hammer to cut gasket! awesome trick!!!!
FZR600 Genesis Clutch all done and completed with the clutch case gasket completed as you demonstrated. No leaks. I did buy a hole punch set to do the holes, made life easier. Thanks again for the top tip from your experience.
Del, after I got out of the military I worked for a summer as an assistant mechanic for a carnival. I can't tell you how many of those gaskets we made. We used proper gasket material and high temp silicon. Finally, you've made a simple skills vid that I already knew how to do..😀😎
Hi Rich, that was the whole point of the simple skills videos, not only to share the stuff that we know, but to provoke a few of our viewers, like yourself, to share their tips and ideas too - and that sounds like a fun job too!
Very good tip have taken clutch cover of and in need of a gasket have my hylomar and grease and was just going to order gasket at £17.50 so you just saved me money thanks del & penny
Hi Kevin, thanks so much for that feedback, it's wonderful to help you directly in this way in return for your amazing support and all of the kind things you've said to use and on our behalf elsewhere on the net... thanks so much for being a true friend, take care and patches will be in the post - just sort out with Penny!
Hi Del, Nice video. My grandfather thought me the hammer trick many years ago when we were making a sump gasket for a Ford F100 pick up 3.6cc six cylinder engine with lotsss of bolts . it works great. Thanks for that . Enjoy a good ride in the sun. Gus
Great video guys. My dad has always been my head mechanic but as I get older I’m enjoying getting my hands oily these videos help out a lot. my dad still helps but it’s good to be able to do it with him.
Hi When I make a gasket it is in a similar way, the only difference is I cut the holes first and drop screws in to the holes. This helps stops the gasket sliding or wrinkling. I do this with a tool I made god only knows how long ago. Its a punch of sorts using 3 short pieces of round bar about 100mm long and 10mm dia with 8mm 10mm and 12mm ball bearing welded to one end for different size holes. Hitting it with a light blow in the centre of each hole covered with the gasket paper and the ball will shear the paper as you do with the hammer on the edge leaving a perfect cut hole. It is also useful where there maybe a tight corner on the edge of the casing where a even ball peen hammer would find it difficult to get a nice clean cut unless its very small one.
Learned to do this when I was an truck mechanic in the early nineties ! Works even better with a spherical bank hammer. Top tip! (Now get on and finally finish that rear end ! 😅🇳🇱)
Hi Eric, great to hear from a fellow truck fitter.. its grand old engineering aye.. thanks for the hammer tip, making progress all the time with the build, fitting the back light tube next weekend.. thanks for your support. Del.
Oh man... My mates and I used to make cylinder gaskets for our 50cc bikes out of cerial box cardboard and Bison Kit contact adhesive using this method. That was al we had available at the time. Stuff worked really wel too!
Geoff tip of the day---to aid you in sewing on the DBG badge put some hylomar on the inside of the badge wait for it to tack off & it'll stay in place whilst you see round the outside lol 😃🤣😂😁xx
Great, how to Del and Penny, valuable info to help get people out of trouble and you are right Del they will need it one day, I know I have used it many times in a fix. Penny and you enjoy your Sunday. Cheers
Thanks buddy, always appreciate your kind comments, and I don't know why I didn't do this one before, such a simple trick, and can get you out of a spot!
When I first started doing mechanical stuff many years ago my Dad told me about Blue Hylomar, he swore by it, been using it ever since. My son is now just starting out, getting his first tools etc building himself a Land Rover trialer . Just gave him his first tube of hylomar the other week
A great tip Dell, never seen this before but I'm sure I will use it some time in the near future. Popping out to buy some Blue this afternoon. Great practical advice.
Fantastic tip! I don't think I've heard of this, but I certainly could've used it, on at least 1 occasion! Definitely adding a tube to my box. Methinks I need a little hammer too, hahaha!
I can't agree more my friend, it's a great material to have in your toolbox any time... even with a shop bought gasket, it'll make an oil proof seal every time... !
Nice wee video D&P. Seen that done before with the gasket, only the guy used a ballbearing to first mark out the holes then hammered it to shape. I'll take 2 patches off you next week if you still have some. Be in touch over the next few days. Awrabest from me & the clan. 😉❤👍
Hi Al, it's been a busy day on the patches, that small batch sold out earlier this evening, but will order another boxful this week, so as soon as they arrive, will give you a shout... about your trip, we have no idea of shifts this week, should have had them by now!... just shout when you land and we'll make a plan buddy! D&Px
Abb Fab - I am not talking about the TV show either Del, that is a great little video and trick with the hammer tapping. I watch your videos here in Perth Western Australia and always look forward to them popping up on a Sunday arvo here. Keep well, keep upright, keep in touch.
Hi Jeff, good to hear from you mate, its great to hear that we have viewers on the other side of the world, thank you for your support, and keep in touch. all the best and have a good Sunday evening... Del.
i say it again Thank you for a clear and easy to follow vid . we all have to learn and you come across in a pleasant and easy to understand manner . ive sent a email .keep up the good work
received email many thanks , im not kissing arse but credit where credit is due , there are a lot of peeps who post vids of them "fixing things " normally so dark you cant see anything or camera is to far away etc etc . The Garage Mechanics ones always tend to think as they know the basics us mere plebs do as well , but hey im a landacape gardener ,yes i know a few things about my bike and that was learnt from fellow peeps who have had the same prob and vids like yours , I admit that im a thicky and cant read instructions for diddly ,but show me and it will stay with me for life , thats how i learn , dont listen to the hecklers bud keep on doing what ya doing Respect to Your good self and Your lovely wife Penny ( or to be pc correct partner )
Nice one Del, old school but I suppose a lot of people don't know that trick. Can't help but wonder what dull Matt (see what I done there) and The Wankshop think about it. Kudos for not getting involved in a slanging match. It's obvious he has to use your name to get the interest in his channel. Hat off to you sir !!!
Definitely in the top ten of Delboy's how to videos. Invaluable stuff. Can be used on any engine. Ideal for joints, such as oil cooler hoses and pipes. A flexible and reliable seal. A must have, like copper grease, in any toolbox.
Ah, 'tapperty-tap-tap' - now, where have I heard that before? Good vid, good advice, & good looking camera-type far too rarely seen . . . May I add that a random range of old ball bearings are handy for cutting out neat bolt holes in gaskets too, just press down & twizzle, works well . . . but only if you've got the balls : ) x
Too right buddy, thanks for that, I forget about the ball bearing trick, in fact if you have a little ball peen hammer you can press the back end in for the same effect!
Hi Del , got your phone message but your number didn’t come up ! Russ says you have a posh phone now 😏 this Video brings back memories from my mini and cortina diy days and more recently checking the timing chain tensioner on the heritage ,(getting the screaming eagle hydraulic upgrade done next week @30k) used the grease instead of wasting a new gasket , TOP TIP
Hi Tony.. Good to hear from you mate, Sent you a text with my new number, hope it got there.. chat soon buddy.. got a few things to go over when you have time.! Have a good week.. Del.
Great video, seen it done like that before and it’s a well and trusted method, good luck with the patches, I think you’ll be ordering a lot more of those, they look cool, have a great Sunday both of you, regards Stu 🤘🤘
Hi... Please can I ask your opinion... I have a leaking rocker cover bolt... Do you think I would be able to use this to stop the leak? Thanks. Great vid by the way 👍🏼
Got charging issues, again! What's the old saying "buy cheap buy twice ". Well I bought a new alternator from the bay of e three months ago and it's gone again only showing 9.5v and not climbing even after revving past 3k Anyway got an actual Suzuki one now but sick of forking out for a gasket as they are expensive being single use I thought I would make one. Thanks Del for another great video and a cool looking hoodie x
Bonjour Marc, je pense que tu veux dire la carte? La meilleure source de carte est probablement un paquet de céréales, comme vos cornflakes, etc., ou une boîte de poudre de savon, l'ancien type de carte ... ou tout ce qui est une seule couche de carte et non recouvert d'un revêtement plastique. J'espère que cela vous aide, cordialement ...
Delboy! I need a bit of advice! I came off my street triple a couple days ago (very minor, no bruises!) but the bike's a little worse for wear, the bottom of the cam chain cover scraped along the ground, damaged one of the screws and now it's seeping oil from the damaged area (oh dear) I'm going to put a new gasket on there, replace the damaged bolt and see if that's enough to sort it out, but failing that, will a new OEM cam chain cover slap straight on and be happy, or do you think I'm in for a world of hurt? Thanks for all your amazing content, dude!
Hi mate, glad to hear you weren't too hurt.... when you mention cam chain cover, all I can envisage is the cover on top of your engine and I can't see how you've scrapped that on the ground, so you must mean some other part... why not email us a photo and it will help to see what I'm looking at... delboysgarage@yahoo.com
Hi buddy, we sold within an hour.... so we've ordered another small batch, if you email Penny on delboysgarage@yahoo.com, she will make sure you get one reserved... hope that helps - thank you !
Hi Graeme, they normally just push on, I'd need to see it to and have a go at it myself, they are a tight fit, but nevertheless in the past, the ones I've seen just push over...sorry can't be more help mate...
Great video. Takes me back to the sixties when I would often "tap out" a gasket. Anything from carburettors to primary chain cases. Didn't have any fancy blue stuff though. Instead it was heavy grease that kept the brown paper bag/cardboard in place. Worked every time.
Not made a gasket in a long time. I assume this Blue Hylomar is superior to the Red and Gold Hermetite used to use back in the 70's and 80's when bikes/cars were less reliable? I'll definitely get some, as my ageing ST1100 clutch is going to need some TLC before long. Honda wants £12.30p just for the cover gasket alone, cheeky buggers. Great tip with the grease.
Hi Geoff.. i think Hylomar must have bought out Red Hermatite because i now see a product available called "Red Hylotyte" .. So maybe they merged..! Good luck with the pan.. hope it goes ok..
Nice! Any idea where you can get actual gasket material, by the sheet or something? I have to admit I would feel a lot more comfortable with a small plastic or rubber mallet, rather than any metal hammer of any size or weight. Other than that, yet ANOTHER brilliant video!
Hi Jeff, you can buy gasket card from any decent motor factors, and you need a metal hammer to cut the card, a rubber one will just bounce off and probably a nylon one too, give it a try and you'll see... if you're not happy with the small toffee hammer, then try a hard roller, the kind you get from the DIY store...
SO frustrating! I asked about making my own gaskets on a Facebook forum of thousands of bikers over a year ago, and NO ONE had any idea how. You just popped out an easy, cheap method like it was nothing! Wish I had known about your channel the day I bought my first street bike about 3 or 4 years ago! I've found some gasket material available at several auto parts stores. And I'll try all kinds of hammers to see which works best for me. Thanks so much! AGAIN!! FYI, I watched one video today that used hollow punches to cut the holes. Think I'll test that also. Cheers!
Hi Jeff. Glad you could find the video useful.. i heard of guys even using empty bullet shells to cut the holes.. they work perfectly with a tap on the back.. and obviously come in a range of sizes too 5.56, 7.62, 9mm, lol.. Take care my friend, and keep in touch... Del.
Old school down to earth machnic's tricks Byron, the sort of stuff our Grandpa's used to do o old Brit bikes and your Grandpa's on their old panhead Harleys!
Delboy's Garage thanks just got a reply from hylomar, they said it’s okay to thread it right away as it would be difficult to thread if you dry it out before install.
Hey Del, I've been looking for hylomar everywhere in canada but I can't get it here without expensive shipping cost. Do you know of any equivalent products? Love the fact that it never dries hard. cheers!
Pretty much all gaskets are made from paper , only head gaskets are made from more heat proof materials, so you wouldn't use this method for a cylinder head... but things like side casings and sumps, this is perfect...
Pretty much all gaskets are made from paper , only head gaskets are made from more heat proof materials, so you wouldn't use this method for a cylinder head... but things like side casings and sumps, this is perfect...
Hello delboy, do you know if this is suitable for a rubber valve cover? It's for my car, I have replaced the rubber gasket and I did clean the groove in the the valve cover which the rubber gasket sits. I also cleaned the top part of the engine which the gasket sits on top off. I have a genuine gasket but it still leaks. Will this stuff work? Thank you 🙂
I wouldn't trust using normal thin cardboard as a gasket that has to cope with high temperatures. I think it would make more sense to use gasket material that was developed especially for specific temperatures.
Cereal box card is absolutely fine, it's been used for gaskets for generations.. just know the difference between a critical gasket and a secondary gasket! Cylinder heads, base gaskets, valve cover gaskets, anything involving pressure.. buy the real ones.. but side casings, perfectly fine to make one using regular ordinary card !
Never use goo sealants unless I really have to, for the reasons said. Much better to use gasket material paper and fit it dry. Seen to many engines covered in red and blue goo to be confortable. Bodgers tool.
Hi Kev, I have to say that on modern new engines, you're dead right.. the mating surfaces are razor sharp perfect and a dry gasket it all you need... perhaps I could have made mention of that, but have spent so many years working on old engines, a lot on diesels as well, and things like Hylomar are essential as a dry gasket just don't cut it... was always why I made it clear to use a tiny amount and let it dry as I too have seen this slathered all over the place where it ends up floating around in the oil and bunging up the strainer!
Oh the good old days ..and if you're desperate and dont have blue use red(not) and buy a jackhammer to get it off next time !!! Been there !! 👍☮❤peas n loaf to ya both❤ Just to be clear Blue for everything including fuel. Red water ..hot water...👍👍
springy 2112 - cheers buddy, good point well made, always used to use the red stuff for coolant leaks, especially on flat faced unions... I did my formal training on Gardener marine engines (which is what they used in London buses), big 9litre straight six and they're covered in those stupid joints, which like to leak about every 6 weeks!... so after a few years, they become like Aunt Maud after a night on the pop!! - leaking, smelly and obnoxious - ho hum! happy days....
I remember my dad using cereal box to make gaskets .... thought he was being a cheap ass .... he was , but ..... Is this an `Emergency` trick ? or an `in place of` a bought gasket trick ? Cool either way round Del. No such thing as a cheap Harley gasket so I`ll file this in the brain library.
Ayup buddy.. old school tricks from days gone by aye.. would you believe Red Hermatite was bought by Hylomar (formerly Marstons), and is now called Red Hylotyte lol... You couldnt write it.. Look. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylomar-red-hylotyte-red100-40ml-50g-semi-hardening-gasket-jointing-compound/262938396641?epid=1230682511&hash=item3d385987e1:g:WRIAAOSwSypY8kDR Hope you've had a good week buddy, bout' time for a catch up at some point aye.?
Oh my word, hi buddy, welcome back, been ages since we heard from you, I remember making a video in response to a question you asked about 5yrs ago, has it really been that long - we hope you're well?! Yes indeed, this is oil proof, but there are more specific sealants for petrol, which wold work better!
Still watching every video buddy.... Thanks for your reply... I can't believe its been that long already where does the time go. That video was about loosening off a rounded nut / bolt which I've used many many many times since. I'V recently invested in the sockets that do the hard work for you based on you tool review.... Looking forward to the completion of the fighter build... Take care Buddy
My Dad was a bus fitter too - did his apprenticeship with Provincial in Fareham and became foreman for Crosville in Wrexham after the war. He showed me that trick when I had my old Anglia back in '73. Nice one, Del. Great demo. Useful reminder. That'll help lots of us. Glory be to Hylomar! Safe roads. 👍
Ha ha, comment of the day.. ""Glory be to Hylomar! "" Great to hear your Dad was in the industry too.. i trained back in 1989, worked at Palmers Green and Tottenham garages for LRT (leaside) Happy days, simple times and a London that was a lot less busy and dangerous than it is today..
Hi Ian, been a busy day and we've sold out for now, but will order a new batch in the morning, so let us know when you're ready and we should be able to give you an eta on it... cheers Del
Ah well that's good, obviously a very much wanted item! I can order what I want on Wednesday evening, when they come they come, no problem. Almost got the bike done so see ya soon bro.
