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Will a valve cover gasket seat?

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Finally took my bike out for a ride yesterday for the first time since after a long winter of wrenching

When I adjusted my valves I replaced the cover gasket with a new oem one. I started the engine and noticed a few leaks around the half moons. I then removed the new gasket and half moons and used a gasket sealant (#97 gasket goo from permetex)as recommended. I cover the head and the cover and the top and bottoms of moons. I let sealant set for 2 days. Yesterday, after my 15 minute test ride, I noticed some new leaks from the gasket again.

What gives? I don't want to take the gasket off AGAIN, now that I just let the new sealant dry. Can I just wipe some more sealant on the seems of the gasket/valve cover? or will the Gasket just eventually seat?

thanks
 
Hi Mr. maro,

I spray my paper gaskets with WD40 before I install them. Some people put a light coat of grease on them. This helps them seal and makes them easier to remove next time. Did you torque the bolts properly? I think the valve cover bolts are 6-7 ft lbs (check your manual). Start with the inside bolts and work your way out.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
ya know what cliff, I did oil them before I put them on. However, the first time I put the cover on, I torqued too tight because a piece of gasket around the bolt was beginning to rip. so I turned it back a turn. I know with a real gasket you should not torque much at all, but I thought I could get these oem's nice a firm. Anyway, the second time I put the cover on and torqued (I don't have a torque wrench), I went a bit lighter than the first time. Maybe I should give them all another turn.


any thought about sealant on the outside incase that don't work?

oh and sorry for the double post.
 
Hi Mr. maro,

Spreading sealant on the outside might work for a while, but it will be another mess to clean up later. 6-7 ft lbs is fairly snug, but not too tight.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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