Product review (5 stars): Appears to be a quality product that fit perfectly.
Appears to be a quality product that fit perfectly.
Note:
This packing is made slightly different than the original. The old ones have a flat side to goes toward the tub and fits into the slot. This new one can go in with either side facing in.
This new one is perfectly round, no flat side. it went in very easily and testing showed that it holds up very well.
Don't install it by pushing it into the slot as you go around, you will stretch it and find it too long when you get to the end.
Try laying it onto the tub, press it into the slot in four places around the tub then finish up by doing inside the areas you have already put in, it will fit right in without stretching it. Make sure there are no high spots by running your hand around the tub and pushing the in if you find any.
Most important, when you are putting everything back together don't over-tighten the screws, you will crush the packing and may strip one of the screws or crack the tub causing you even more of a cost.