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Valve and camshaft cover gaskets: gasket goo?

Started by Howley, March 06, 2012, 02:45:16 AM

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Howley

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.

ducpainter

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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.

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Howley

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March 06, 2012, 04:37:54 AM
The gaskets are pretty new. Maybe they just need a clean up.

ducpainter

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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]
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