Lower timing cover gasket

[Beemerdan]

I am replacing all the lower gaskets on my engine before dropping it into the car. The gasket set came with two gaskets for the lower timing cover (between the inner cover and block), one metal and one paper. Are both supposed to be used?

Thanks!

[vpilarrt]

The M42 in the E36 got the metal one starting in model year '94. Previous to that they (and the E30) had the paper one. The later model inner cover was different also so I would use the paper one. Whatever gasket set you got probably just covered both.

[bmwm42]

Don't use the paper crap use the right stuff or honda bond

[Beemerdan]

The M42 in the E36 got the metal one starting in model year '94. Previous to that they (and the E30) had the paper one. The later model inner cover was different also so I would use the paper one. Whatever gasket set you got probably just covered both.

Ok, sweet.

Don't use the paper crap use the right stuff or honda bond

What do you mean by "the right stuff"?

[bmwm42]

That is the name of the gasket maker made by permatex about 15 bucks a bottle readily avail at your local parts store

[Dj Buttchug]

you can use the paper gasket if you want to. just copper coat it first. otherwise gasket maker