Oil Leak!

[Hoomgar]

Again like Jeff said many people install them with the lips on the inside to keep them from popping out and it works well. I myself have never had an issue with them but I also don't use any sealer on the bottoms of them like some may? If you do, it can pop out. A little smear (and I mean little, thin, light) over the top of the plug then before you put the cover on is recommended. Make sure to remove any and all excess so it doesn't squeeze into the engine or out onto the head. You only want the stuff on the half moon, not the valve cover or head.

 

[baelzbub]

I've never worked on motorcycle motors before, but I have some experience with automobile engines & I've always installed my gaskets with a gasket sealer, like Edelbrock Gasasinch. It's like rubber cement for your engine.

My engine builder abhors RTV & reams me out if any of my parts ever come to him with RTV on it. What we used when we put my car's engine together was 3M Super Weatherstrip adhesive on both sides of the gaskets. It works really well to hold stuff in place as well. I use the yellow, not the black. Best part is, you can usually get it at your local Checkers/AutoZone/AdvancedAuto/etc. I've got over 200 passes on my motor and nary a leak.

I don't know how they'd work with the silicone gasket, but I'd definately use it on the cam end plugs.

-Fran

 

[Tom MLC]

silicone gasket from realgasket.com - $25.00

four new cam end caps from bikebandit.com - $12.00

been-there-done-that advice from a great bunch of classic GS lovers who could have easily laughed, called me a bozo, buffoon, maroon or just flat out ignored me after a bone headed maintenance goof...but didn't - PRICELESS!

Thanks guys.:-D We're back on the road!\\/

 

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Just don't over-torque the silicone gasket..............................bozo.

 

[Tom MLC]

Lol!

Lol!

Keith, you're the funniest guy I never met!