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Cam cover gasket
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:56 pm
Author: jacobmarley
Gents some advice please, I am going to check my valve clearances shortly and have a weep of oil from the cover gasket. Do I need a new gasket or could I use some liquid gasket( Hermatite?) to replace current gasket. What is your advice and experiences. - Jacobmarley (KZ1000 1979)
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:07 pm
Author: uk kev
Fit a new gasket, they are only cheap in the big scheme of things, and look so much better than gasket seal.
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:15 pm
Author: Steve S
At the end of the day it is up to you, but I personaly would fit a new gasket, especially as the old one is already leaking,
if it was a fairly new gasket and has only been on there a short time I might re-use it as they do sometimes need re-torqueing after bedding in.
..but go on treat it its Christmas
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:15 pm
Author: Pigford
I wouldn't just use a sealant, as the gaskets are quite thick, for a reason
If they were just paper gaskets, maybe, but cam gaskets being a couple of 'mm' thick, this must be to allow for a bit of movement and/or irregularity between surfaces. Don't want those cams rubbing the cover
I'd reuse the gasket if it seems quite intact and not hard or over-compressed, with a smear of sealant to be sure
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:19 pm
Author: Davy Doherty
TO BE SURE!!! sir,
Cam Cover Gasket
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:15 pm
Author: jacobmarley
Thanks for the advice gents - new gasket it is. - Jacobmarley