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Gasket sealant
Posted: 10:38 am May 13 2017
by lucy
When replacing gaskets, what sealant do you guys use? I'm specifically talking about water pump cover, reed block, and clutch cover.
I searched old topics and saw a couple guys use Loctite 518.
I want to get a good seal and be able to take the cover off in the future while saving the gasket.
Re: Gasket sealant
Posted: 03:23 pm May 13 2017
by John_S
I put Maxima High Temp Waterproof Grease on every gasket except the head gasket and that's because that gasket isn't paper. I put it on so light that you can't really see it but just enough to change the color of the gasket. It makes future service really easy for the right side cover, clutch cover, or reeds, and it helps to seal.
If you want the gasket to stick to one side (like the clutch cover) and release from the other side (engine case) just grease the case side.
A mechanic friend taught me that and it works great. Just a dab on your finger is all you need.
Edit: That Maxima grease is just like wheel bearing grease from the auto parts store that comes in a little tub.
Re: Gasket sealant
Posted: 04:52 pm May 13 2017
by SS109
John_S wrote:I put Maxima High Temp Waterproof Grease on every gasket except the head gasket and that's because that gasket isn't paper. I put it on so light that you can't really see it but just enough to change the color of the gasket. It makes future service really easy for the right side cover, clutch cover, or reeds, and it helps to seal.
If you want the gasket to stick to one side (like the clutch cover) and release from the other side (engine case) just grease the case side.
A mechanic friend taught me that and it works great. Just a dab on your finger is all you need.
Edit: That Maxima grease is just like wheel bearing grease from the auto parts store that comes in a little tub.
Same here except I use Bel-Ray waterproof grease. Works great and makes servicing a breeze.
Gasket sealant
Posted: 06:40 am May 16 2017
by ohgood
+1 to the responses about using grease on gaskets. When (not if) you have to pull a cover off, a greased gasket comes of easily without making a mess.
The only place I'll put gasket maker on the bike is between the case halves.
Re: Gasket sealant
Posted: 09:04 pm May 16 2017
by John_S
The grease also works great on the exhaust pipe to cylinder orings. There I use quite a bit of grease making sure it's coated well. Way better than high temp silicone and waiting 12 hours or whatever to start it. I want to kick it over as soon as the exhaust is back on
