Hey y'all!
Haven't really played with putting on new covers before, but did replace gaskets on my last airhead maybe 6 years ago so I'm fuzzy.
I'm replacing the PO's covers as they're scratched to hell and I found a good deal on a brand new set through a friend. The questions/comments:
Thank you!
Haven't really played with putting on new covers before, but did replace gaskets on my last airhead maybe 6 years ago so I'm fuzzy.
I'm replacing the PO's covers as they're scratched to hell and I found a good deal on a brand new set through a friend. The questions/comments:
- If you put on new covers, do you always need to put on new gaskets? I cannot comment on how flat or warped the current heads or covers are.
- I'm remembering there's the OEM regular heat activated gaskets vs. silicone ones (I'm remembering they're a pain and you only get them if you've got a warped join?). The current ones are the regular heat-activated - no clue if my heads are warped and I should get silicone - obviously (hopefully) brand new ones are flat.
- Do people use sealer of any kind? I'm hazily remembering dry application vs. black silicon high temp gasket sealer vs. just slick it with a dab of oil (that is, if I need new gaskets at all)
Thank you!