Are self-adhesive gaskets any good?

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SwampLife

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Oct 29, 2023
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Mojave Desert
I'm deciding between a self-adhesive gasket or a regular gasket. I can't imagine self-adhesive holds up as well?

Is glue better for standard gaskets or high-temperature silicone?

I've never installed a gasket before.

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It depends on where it is used a gasket held in place by other means eg clips or a cover
of some sort can be a bear to keep in place as you put all the parts back together.
If a self-sticking gasket is used you don't have to worry about it not being in place as you reassamble.
Everything has its place and I use what is necessary to get the job done
 
It depends on where it is used a gasket held in place by other means eg clips or a cover
of some sort can be a bear to keep in place as you put all the parts back together.
If a self-sticking gasket is used you don't have to worry about it not being in place as you reassamble.
Everything has its place and I use what is necessary to get the job done
Thanks. As per the photo, it's part of a Jamestown J1000 venting assembly.
 
So it is bolted to a matting part. Then self-sticking would work fine
 
They make a specific glue for stove gaskets. I like to use the glue better as it gives you time to reposition gasket if needed.
 
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