Gaskets

[Wayne1960]

I have a new gasket set. Im guessing from the lack of and the stuff i have read there is no gasket between the mating surfaces of the crank case! is the correct and should i just use the gasket sealant?

[KWACKERZ1]

youre right no gasket,just use proper gasket stuff like kawabond or Suzuki bond (cheaper)

[jimmock]

Or DIRKO.

[Wayne1960]

Ahhh now i went with what Zpower habe which is a Japanese equivalant called Michel!
surely thats ok.

[Wayne1960]

Should I apply the gasket sealer to the lower or upper case and how much goes on?

[KWACKERZ1]

Either way.

You only need a light smear if you put to much on it it will all squidge out and end up in your oil strainer blocking the pump eventually.

[Wayne1960]

Thanks wackier does it go on all the flat surfaces Evan the small bits between the bearings?

[malmojoe]

Thanks wackier does it go on all the flat surfaces Evan the small bits between the bearings?

have you seen this kawasaki training video Wayne? Might be interesting. The rebuild starts at about 11mins in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUaao5mMylU

[Wayne1960]

Yes I watch it all the time and have been sticking to it religiously. But it doesn't go into this type of detail just tells you to do it! I know it probably obvious but just want to get it right.

[malmojoe]

I agree, it's a bit like the Generation Game

[Wayne1960]

Ah don't say that just as I'm about to do it! Did you ever see the couples piping the icing on the cake !!!!!!!!

[wilsonsjw11]

Very early Z1 engine being stripped/rebuilt in the video by the looks of the oil pressure switch housing.
Regards
Steve