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1995 U320CSE radiator gasket type

Back in May we had the left rear inner dual tire blow while traveling on I77 south it knocked a hose off the radiator, knocked the starting solenoid loose etc.
We had it towed home to our mechanic because we were just 3 hours away.
It took him a couple months to get everything back together.
When we picked it up and drove it we noticed a small leak out of one of the radiators.
We managed to patch the hole enough to get it back to him.
Bob decided just to have him check everything in that area as a precaution.
The mechanic had to take the side panel off to get the part where the leak was out.
Bob works as a machinist at a weld shop.
I've attached a picture of the part that had the leak.
One of the end caps ( not pictured) on this is where the leak was.
Bob has welded a new plate in it to repair the leak.
The mechanic is going to replace the hoses while everything is out.
Bob doesn't know what type of gasket material should be used when he puts the end caps back on.
Any ideas? Thanks Susan
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: 1995 U320CSE radiator gasket type

Reply #1
You could try contacting Atlas radiator and see if they will recommend a suitable material (or perhaps sell you a gasket).  The first thread linked below contains the contact info.  Be aware that in the past there has been some "bad blood" between Atlas and Foretravel (the company).  Reading through both threads will give you some background on the dispute...

Newer radiator leak

Atlas Radiator dead after 4 years

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1995 U320CSE radiator gasket type

Reply #2
We have an industrial radiator shop here that carries that gasket material. It is a rubber material that comes in a roll with the holes already cut.  The corners have to be cut with a dove tail cutter.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."