Permatex Cam Chain Guide?

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  • jdion81
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Permatex Cam Chain Guide?

    Hey Guys, I am finally to the point of putting the engine back together on my rebuild. I am wondering though - should I use a sealant on the cam chain guide? The little triangle-ish thing that goes above the cam chain tensioner at the top of the head.

    GUIDE, CAM CHAIN NO.2 ~E.NO.163175
    12791-45040

    Number 9 on this diagram.
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    • Nessism
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      GSResource Superstar
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      • Mar 2006
      • 35790
      • Torrance, CA
      #2
      No sealer. The washer used for the bolt is the sealing type. Like a dowty seal.
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

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        • fastbysuzuki
          Forum Mentor
          Past Site Supporter
          • Nov 2012
          • 996
          • Wyre, Lancashire.uk
          #3
          No sealer need, number 11 (washer) has a steel outer and rubber centre we call them dowty
          washers here in the uk
          i belive you can pick them up easy at the big stores in the USA.
          The big guy up there rides a Suzuki (this I know)
          1981 gs850gx

          1999 RF900
          past bikes. RF900
          TL1000s
          Hayabusa
          gsx 750f x2
          197cc Francis Barnett
          various British nails

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            • Fjbj40
              Forum Sage
              • Oct 2012
              • 1221
              • Dartmouth Nova Scotia
              #4
              Also known as a lock-o-seal washer.
              1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
              1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

              I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                • jdion81
                  #5
                  Ahhhh, I see. It makes sense now. I thought I couldn't find the washer that was there, but I did see one with the rubber inner portion.

                  Thank you!

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