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gasket sealer

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Hello everyone, I am replacing the bottom and side cover gaskets on my bike, GS1100E does anyone knows if I should use some type of sealant or glue or nothing. I have not done gaskets on motorcycles, when I replaced gaskets on the car I use blue gasket form, for cetain places, how is it on motorcycles?

ard. :idea: :idea:
 
I used rubber-fiber gaskets and they do not leak, I did not use sealant. Sealant may end up in the engine and clog the screen. If you cleaned the gasket surfaces well and were careful not to scratch them they will seal. Suzuki did a very good job on the tolerances with the cases.

I torqued the bolts on my cases to 6 ft/lbs in a cross pattern to prevent warpage. I recommend replacing the damn screws with allen head bolts, really good idea.
 
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sealant

Hi Duane, thanks for the info I feel better not to use sealant.

ard :!: :!:
 
If you put anything on them --- use a light coating of oil, will keep them from sticking
 
If you put anything on them --- use a light coating of oil, will keep them from sticking
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The oil also causes the gasket to swell slightly creating a better seal.
 
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gaskets

Thank you for the info, oil makes great sence. One more time ! THE GROUP COMES THROUGH.

ard :D :D
 
On my base gasket i just smeared a thin layer of gasket maker on the engine and the tub put a gasket inbetween and tightened it shouldnt leak right? havnt got it goin yet
 
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