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Tappet chest gasket problem.
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:34 pm
by sidecar
Having to fit a new rubber gasket on the front tappet chest, the one with the breather. Are these fitted dry, or with sealant on one or both sides.
Also I realise the bolt should not be done up too tight, but how tight.
Thanks.
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:57 pm
by bmcecosse
They were dry fit when new - why would you add ghastly gasket goo now? The rubber seals only work with the later 1098 type covers......and the bolt has a rubber seal under a little cup - under the bolt head. And yes - just 'nipped up' is sufficient !
Re: Tappet chest gasket problem.
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:58 am
by phurn
these rubber ones are a total pain, get the cork ones! i had a set, if you tighten them too tight, they push out and oil pours everywhere, leave them so they stay in place and theyre not tight enough so oil oozes out. get the cork type and just nip them up, as said, no leaks!
Re: Tappet chest gasket problem.
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:41 pm
by bmcecosse
Can't agree - on the correct covers - the rubber seals are great.