DIY gasket

[gezzard]

The water pump has seized on my Renault trafic camper, I can find a new pump, but not a gasket, so would it be possible to make one?
if so what sort of material would I need for a water pump gasket?

Cheers!

[steveo3002]

ebay/spares shop - gasket paper , avail in various thicknesses, maybe check what comes off , or if i had to guess id go for 0.8mm

[igor]

Is the cardboard box the new water pump came in big enough to cut a gasket out of? I've often made gaskets out of anything that was handy.

[tristanh]

Good quality paper or even a cereal box.

[discostew38]

My dad taught me how to make gaskets when I was a boy
Something I've never forgotten
even though most the cars I own have either rubber O rings or just sealer instead of a gasket nowadays
I do still get the opportunity to make the odd one through my job

Good old days