thinking about checking valves on new acquisition, '93 R100RS, Not sure how long it's been since they were checked, but given its 28 years and no idea if/when gaskets were last replaced, should I have a set of new ones on standby or are these gaskets pretty durable and if no signs of leakage proceed with check reusing current gaskets?
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Valve cover gaskets...
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melville
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Indeed, before Airheads I spent a lot of time with VWs also adjusting valves to 'loud'. I bought VC gaskets in bulk and had to replace them often.
So when I got an Airhead I immediately bought three sets of VC gaskets. It took me 10 years to use them up.
My latest /7 project was parked in 1988. I've done several valve checks on it since starting work on it this year and have yet to replace the gaskets. I want to, though, because the covers are on the wrong sides, but on one side the gasket stayed on the head and on the other it stayed on the cover.
stevenrankin
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Try to save or hang on to the old gaskets if they haven't been leaking. I can't confirm it but I think BMW changed the supplier of the new ones. They are a pain in they leak despite being properly installed and tightened. St.
Try to save or hang on to the old gaskets if they haven't been leaking. I can't confirm it but I think BMW changed the supplier of the new ones. They are a pain in they leak despite being properly installed and tightened. St.
gtrider
52184
That is exactly what I’ve done with my airheads! I use some non-hardening gasket sealer to adhere the gaskets to the valve cover. The ones on my ST have been in use for 15 years, no leaks.
Best,
DeVern
gtrider
52184
Cool
Old’s cool.
Anyone remember Indianhead gasket shellack?
OM
Fixed that for ya…
Best,
DeVern
kinterridge
Member
I still use Indian Head Gasket Shellac, no more glass bottles though.Cool
Old school.
Anyone remember Indianhead gasket shellack?
OM
stevenrankin
Active member
shure tác
I just squirt a little sure tac on the new gaskets. It keeps them from leaking long enough for the gasket to form and treat. St.
I just squirt a little sure tac on the new gaskets. It keeps them from leaking long enough for the gasket to form and treat. St.
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