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Inner Timing Cover Gasket With Or Without Gasket Sealant?
- Thread starter 88bmwjeff
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Snowbum says in a couple of places on this page to not use any sealant. Search the page for "sealant".
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/timingchain.htm
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/timingchain.htm
88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
I watched a video from Boxer2Valve and he uses sealant. But, I'll go with Snowbum here; as such, I'm leaning towards no sealant.
Tough call, opposite info from solid sources.manicmechanic
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Just my nickel's worth - a few years back I did the same job with the engine in the frame. I used some gray sealant, not as a sealant, but just a little as an adhesive to keep the gasket (including those two circular pieces) in place while installing the timing cover. Made getting all the fasteners in place easier without messing up the gasket.
FWIW, if it requires sealer, I apply the sealer accordingly. If it doesn’t require sealer, I apply sealer as a way of holding the gasket in place….. Usually something like Permatex Ultra Black.
If I want it to be adhered without fasteners, it’s Indianhead shellac
OM
If I want it to be adhered without fasteners, it’s Indianhead shellac
OM
88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
I'm going to skip on the sealant. I was surprised about the recommendation to use grease or oil to hold the gasket in place. I was planning on using a bit of grease to hold the two round gaskets at the top. I'm leaning towards using a thin coat of grease or oil to hold the gasket in place. However, that task will be for the upcoming weekend.
Kurt, thanks for your posts on both sites.
stevenrankin
Active member
No
All the times I have installed new chains, I have not used a sealer. The two little bitty gaskets are tricky to keep in place I may have used a tiny drop of something to keep them in place. St.
All the times I have installed new chains, I have not used a sealer. The two little bitty gaskets are tricky to keep in place I may have used a tiny drop of something to keep them in place. St.
52184
GTRider
I’ve never used a sealer either. The big gasket isn’t too tough to keep in place and a shot of 3M spray adhesive works well on the two small round gaskets.
Best,
DeVern
stevenrankin
Active member
thanks
Thanks DeVern for refreshing my memory, I couldn't remember what I used to hold the little guys in place. St.
Thanks DeVern for refreshing my memory, I couldn't remember what I used to hold the little guys in place. St.
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