Red gasket - silicone?

[Giuseppe]

Hello everybody,

I'm in need of some advice because I don't know if a red gasket (case back gasket) should be lubricated with some silicone before fitting or if such procedure is recommended only for smoother rubber gaskets.

In genearl would someone kindly explain the correct approach with lubrcating casback gaskets?

 

Thanks!

Giuseppe

[rodabod]

My understanding is that they can be left dry. I'm not sure if it would be all that bad if it was lubricated though.

[oldhippy]

There should be no need in lubrcating casback gasket. If the gasket is in bad condition just replace it. Having the corect tools for fitting the back plays an important part.

[rogart63]

Dry as is. Silicon would  maybe get the caseback to slide of. 

Edited December 2, 2018 by rogart63

[vinn3]

  red in o rings means  "high temp" formula.     in any event,  o rings ARE lubed with a special grease per formula - that will not will cause it to expand (and not fit into the gruve)..   to play it safe,  leave it dry or contact the maker.  vin