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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Howley on March 06, 2012, 02:45:16 AM

Title: Valve and camshaft cover gaskets: gasket goo?
Post by: Howley on March 06, 2012, 02:45:16 AM
Can I use gasket maker (the stuff in a tube) for the camshaft and valve covers. I have a slight leak and I think it'll seal better with goo.
Title: Re: Valve and camshaft cover gaskets: gasket goo?
Post by: ducpainter on March 06, 2012, 04:07:10 AM
You could, but chances are a new gasket will fix it with less chance of sealer getting somewhere you don't want it.

Title: Re: Valve and camshaft cover gaskets: gasket goo?
Post by: Howley on March 06, 2012, 04:37:54 AM
The gaskets are pretty new. Maybe they just need a clean up.
Title: Re: Valve and camshaft cover gaskets: gasket goo?
Post by: ducpainter on March 06, 2012, 04:44:55 AM
Quote from: Howley on March 06, 2012, 04:37:54 AM
The gaskets are pretty new. Maybe they just need a clean up.
Check for a speck of grit embedded into the gasket.

If the gaskets are new a thin coat of some non hardening sealer might work.

I did a 4V bike once that the covers had been 3 bonded on...what a mess. [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]