Originally Posted by topside
OK - does the area around the threads appear raised ?
A straightedge and feeler gauges is another way to check.
If that area's raised enough, might even be a witness on the seal.
I'm assuming the bolt is proper length, not bottoming out.


None,

I pulled the lid and sit it on the tool box top. Has a slight rock to it but not hate full.

Switched it one another lid and gasket form a reman unit I have on the shelf .
Time will tell if it fixes it