Hello Scott,

Yes, the original gasket, I stopped using loctite on those three bolts about two years ago, and still no problems.

But wich Hatori do you have? I mean version, not model, or how long ago did you buy it? I did have two tight the bolts once in a while on the older type, on the latest model the flange is stronger and do not get distorted and I do not have to check the bolts.

Regards

Alejandro