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JLSMITH37804
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Hi folks,
when removing my valve covers to check the valves on my recent purchase, I found several tablespoons of water pouring from the joint as I separated the cover from the cylinder. After examining the gasket and joint surface, it appears that there is a slight opening cast in the area where the spark plug is and opposite it on the bottom of the valve cover. The top opening looks to be the obvious place where water could be entrapped in the pocket created by the cylinder head and cover. Is there any reason for this casting gap, and could I/should I drill water drain passages. It would seem that cold weather bikes could see this water freeze and crack something?! Or can I seal it up and not worry about it?
Thanks for any help!
when removing my valve covers to check the valves on my recent purchase, I found several tablespoons of water pouring from the joint as I separated the cover from the cylinder. After examining the gasket and joint surface, it appears that there is a slight opening cast in the area where the spark plug is and opposite it on the bottom of the valve cover. The top opening looks to be the obvious place where water could be entrapped in the pocket created by the cylinder head and cover. Is there any reason for this casting gap, and could I/should I drill water drain passages. It would seem that cold weather bikes could see this water freeze and crack something?! Or can I seal it up and not worry about it?
Thanks for any help!