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bakirkwold
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For my side covers can I use RTV? Will I run into clearence issues especially with the flywheel cover? It's moch cheeper than OEM gaskets. Thanks guys!
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Billy Ricks
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The trouble with RTV is it oozes out of the mating surfaces and little wads of it can clog oil galleys. I'd spend the money on proper gaskets if it were me.
Make your own gaskets - it's easy enough. I wouldn't use RTV. Bit's of it will come off and, if you're unlucky, get stuck in an oilway and your engine will fry.
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DCrippa
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Where would You reccomend sourcing gasket material? What are the steps to trace? I also have an old tomos that I want to split the case on but would rather make my own gaskets than spend $ for shipping... I thought about it and was thinking about getting a roller of some kind and rolling an ink (maybe even water soluable), and then laying the paper on top and rolling over it to get a print.
Is that a bad idea? How do you guys go about it?
Also, how critical is the thickness of the gasket?
Is that a bad idea? How do you guys go about it?
Also, how critical is the thickness of the gasket?
Either your local general car spares store (needs to be the type owned by a guy with a beard) or use a cornflakes packet.
Just use the cases as your template, though it sometimes helps to keep what you can of the old gasket or have a photo on hand to make sure that you are sealing the right bits.
Napa
Use lipstick on the case surface and press it onto the paper, Trace the outline with a #2 pencil, then start cutting
If you have a large enough cutting board, just cut the outer perimeter with an Xacto knife while pressing the case down.
Why not order from the local dealer?
Never use RTV - there are much better products available
Scissors are easier to use than a blade. And use a hole punch for the bolt holes.
Gasket material is available at the local auto parts store. Match the old gasket thickness and use a firm material that won't break down in oil.
Gasket material is available at the local auto parts store. Match the old gasket thickness and use a firm material that won't break down in oil.
Steve
GS Whisperer
It's only cheaper until you have to go in and rebuild the engine due to loose pieces of RTV clogging the oil passages. :-\\\
Besides, it's going to cost you a few bucks for the RTV, it's not all that much more for the proper gaskets.
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Of course there's always the bodger's alternative to gaskets that isn't RTV - Red Hermetite. Beware though - all the red Hermetite ever used is still in existence and will surely even survive Armageddon.
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DCrippa
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LOL be a sure way to get the wife ****ed... You have any idea how much some of that makeup can cost? What a waste of money .... I've already been informed that I am not allowed to use the oven for motorcycle anything - can't wait to tell her her makeup will be needed.
I guess the local dealer is an option - but I like the idea of having some extra material on hand that could be used on any motor.
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DCrippa
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ROTFL... Probably would work but would also come with a black eye.
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bakirkwold
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Did you check treats? http://www.treatland.tv/new-puch-peugeot-motobecane-vespa-moped-parts-s/88.htm
I have owned 2 mopeds.
Allie
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I've used it in automobile applications in combination with the proper gaskets. But ya dont "goop" it. Ya use it sparingly, just rub it on both side of the gasket. Most times its just used to aid in holding the gasket in place during the install of the part.
Nasty stuff, ugly too!
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DCrippa
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Did you check treats? http://www.treatland.tv/new-puch-peugeot-motobecane-vespa-moped-parts-s/88.htm
I have owned 2 mopeds.
I have and they rock - ordered a bunch from them - gotta stay away or I'd go nuts... they also have it - $15 not bad but plus shipping it becomes a bit more than I'd want to pay - wouldn't mind just making them if the material is cheap - plus I could take the opportunity to make more than one - and not be bothered in the future plus just have on hand should the need arise for any other bike.
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DCrippa
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Just spring the $.89 for your very own tube of Wet n' Wild ya cheepskate. Sheesh.
Is that with or without glitter?
I also recommend getting a proper gasket, but wanted to say that lots of OE automotive engines are built without gaskets at all - they use RTV instead. The type of RTV used is formulated for gasket replacement, not for gasket supplementation. This type of RTV is much stronger and any that oozes out won't chunk off and plug up your engine the way common auto parts store silicone RTV will. This kind of RTV will really glue your engine cover down though and make it difficult to remove next time. It's best to use gaskets on GS engines to avoid future servicing problems.
Yeah, the Dodge dealer RTVs on the oil pan on my transmission
But then, they have insurance if they do it wrong