half moons

[ddaniels]

Question is, should I reused the ones that are on there when I replace the valve cover gasket, or is it prudent to buy new ones? They are a little pricey. Can I get away with just putting some permatex around them? Thanks!

Dave

[Dave8338]

Some have had luck with a little "glue"...while others buy new and they still fall out. If they are still flexible and soft, put them back in.

[KiwiGS]

You can re use them.
Make sure that the are clean and the sealing area is clean then put a lttle smear of sealer on the sealing surfaces.
You will be good to go.

[salty_monk]

You'll have problems getting to seal with a "realgasket" if you have removed them. With stock or other paper gasket you'll be fine.

Dan

[Guest]

You can get new ones from Z1 for $8

[ddaniels]

You'll have problems getting to seal with a "realgasket" if you have removed them. With stock or other paper gasket you'll be fine.

Dan

What do you mean by "realgasket"?

[ddaniels]

You can get new ones from Z1 for $8

What, and where, is Z1? Thanks for your indulgence.

[Guest]

What, and where, is Z1? Thanks for your indulgence.

Z1 Enterprises.com, fine purveyor of parts

[Guest]

What do you mean by "realgasket"?

Silcone-based gaskets @ Realgaskets.com

[Guest]

What, and where, is Z1? Thanks for your indulgence.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/default.aspx

Call them & order new aftermarket ones, cheap & good - I've used several sets with no problems...

Clean the aluminum half-moon portion on the head well (I use a fine grit sandpaper to lightly clean off the old grunge), then apply a light layer of Permatex #2 gasket sealer. Push in the new half-moon & put a nice, new OEM valve cover gasket on. Install valve cover and you're good to go.

[sschering]

I got a full set of SGP (Suzuki Genuine Parts) cam plugs for $15 through my local bike shop (Not the Suzuki dealer, they wanted more)

Do the aftermarket plugs have a metal core like the SGP ones?

[Guest]

Do the aftermarket plugs have a metal core like the SGP ones?

The ones I get from Z1 do...

[ddaniels]

I ordered a set from Z1. I'd rather get new ones, but I didn't want to spend over $20 a piece which is what Old Bike Barn was charging. Thanks for the heads up, and all the advice guys!! Mucho appreciated!!

Dave

[Turtleface]

Mine were still pliable, but for some damn reason I couldn't budge them. Since I didn't have any spares on hand, I elected to let them stay put, and just used some Permatex on the top of it. They weren't leaking to begin with, and still aren't, after having the valve cover on and off about half a dozen times since then. Your mileage may vary, but I figured I'd add what data I could.

[SqDancerLynn1]

I think Old Bike Barn is in the dead beat forum