Alternator case gasket?

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  • reem98
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    Alternator case gasket?

    I was replacing the gasket on my alternator case and I was wondering if I should use an RTV silicon on that gasket.
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    • Guest
      #2
      Don't use silicon on your bike. I just use and reuse good gaskets until they're toast, then I buy new ones.

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        • jamessh
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          I spent most of the day today replacing my stator; by far the hardest part has been dealing with the #$%^& cover. Very difficult to get off--finally got an impact driver, a great tool. Then the old gasket was baked onto the surface in many places; I wasn't sure how clean it needed to be, and should have waited and asked. I thought it was pretty good, but when I started it up it leaked like a sieve. So, drain the oil again, take it off, scrape more off. Then the new gasket got caught in the gears and ripped. I didn't want to wait several more days, so I thought I'd give it a try. I got it down to a very slight drip, which still ticks me off, but I don't know what to do.

          The new stator works great, though! I just had no idea it would be so difficult. I've ordered a new gasket, so any suggestions about making this go more smoothly would be much appreciated.

          Jim, St. Paul

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            • chuckycheese
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              Oh, man....I just went throught the same stuff for the last couple of days. I asked for help, every step of the way, and got some wonderful advice from all the smart guys out there. My stator cover is on and everything is perfect. I also had a horrid leak yesterday which I thought odd considering how careful I was.

              Do a search for "stator gasket replacement".....things like that, in combination, and you'll learn everything you ever will need to know.

              As a matter of fact, just look at my own posts for the last several days and you'll learn a great deal based on the help I've received from the experts on this forum......

              This forum is a WONDERFUL resource!![-o<
              Last edited by chuckycheese; 06-11-2006, 11:45 PM.
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                • argonsagas
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                  Where a gasket was not available, I have used the silicone with little problem.

                  (made the gasket from a cereal box )

                  Smooth it on with a finger tip so that you get a thin, even, coating and then let it set for an hour or more before installing.
                  ​

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