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Title: gasket sealers... Post by haggis57 on 03/09/21 at 17:15:15 Just got a complete gasket kit from partzilla. Question. Do the head gasket, and side cover gaskets require sealer before I install.? Also suggestions for cam cover sealer.. |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by norm92de on 03/09/21 at 20:56:55 You don't need sealer for the gaskets. I think Suzukibond is the sealer for the head cover. Maybe somebody else can come up with another suggestion for the sealer. The sealer needs to be applied VERY sparingly so as not to get it oozing out where you don't want it. Apply the sealer in such a way to not get it on any bearing surface in the head. |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by Ruttly on 03/10/21 at 00:50:29 3M , 3Bond , gray eBay Amazon Bla Bla Blah For cam cover , just a little Gaskets DRY :o |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by Dave on 03/10/21 at 02:35:16 I use the Suzukibond for the head cover on black engines - it is black and blends in well with a black engine. I have had the same tube since 2013 and it still works just fine - the store bought RTV sets up in the tube in 2 months once it is opened. For silver engines the gray sealers look nicer - Hondabond or 3bond. |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by Ruttly on 03/10/21 at 11:42:45 Dave I think 3M 3Bond comes in black too. Not totally sure but most OEM sealants Yamabond , Hondabond , Suzukibond , Kawagoo are all made by 3M. Same as all the Japanese automaker’s too. I’ll check it out see if I can find some part numbers. When I worked on Mitsubishi trucks the 3Bond came in caulking tubes , think it was over $100 a tube. |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by haggis57 on 03/10/21 at 20:11:59 Thanks for the replies guys... So nothing on the head and sidecover gaskets... but some Suzukibond or similar on the cam cover.? |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by Dave on 03/11/21 at 03:53:41 4E7F6C7A6B627F697E646062630D0 wrote:
I do put a small dab of sealer around the rubber grommet on the neutral wire on the right side cover.....and also on the wiring on the left side cover. Originally it did not have any - but as the years go on the rubber gets stiff and shrinks a bit. Clean all the oil off first, then apply a very small amount of sealer on the sealing surface of the grommet. |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/12/21 at 20:33:58 To not replace the oring in the clutch cover is a mistake, imo |
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Title: Re: gasket sealers... Post by Dave on 03/13/21 at 02:28:10 7E6167607D7A4B7B4B73616D26140 wrote:
One of the things to consider about these bikes - is that as the years pass the rubber and plastic parts start to deteriorate. This is especially true of the rubber parts that are subject to the engine heat. It has been necessary for me to replace the carb spigot boot, carb/air cleaner tube, TEV valve diaphragm and Fuel Enrichment Valve on the 2002 bike I had.....the original parts were just too stiff to be used for too many more years. Fuel petcock diaphragms and fuel line might need to be replaced frequently.....depending on the fuel sold in your areas. So......it may be desirable for you to begin replacing the rubber parts when you are working on your bike. For those members who know they are going to keep their motorcycle for a long time - it really would be a good idea to stock up a few Savage parts that will deteriorate over time for replacement as needed. Carb spigots, air cleaner tube, TEV valve, Fuel Enrichment Valve, front pulley O-ring, Clutch shaft O-ring......and the many little sealing washers that go on the engine bolts - and perhaps a complete gasket set or two. Now that the Savage is out of production the OEM parts supply will slowly start to dwindle. There will never be an aftermarket parts supply network developed for the Savage like there is for vintage Honda, Triumph, Harley or Norton motorcycles - the Savage just won't support that kind of industry. |
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