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la400ex
12-19-2002, 06:06 PM
I got my bike torn down. Ive never done this before. My gasket kit didnt come with a new head cover gasket. What should I do? Thanks, Anthony
ridesa02400EX
12-19-2002, 06:34 PM
buy a head gasket
la400ex
12-19-2002, 07:17 PM
I have a head gasket. I dont have one for the valve cover. I still have the one that was on it and its still in good shape.
jerry-89-250R
12-19-2002, 07:43 PM
that's the metal gasket right? better too get a new one but, you can use automotive RTV sealant, it works pretty good with your old gasket
la400ex
12-19-2002, 07:46 PM
right, thats the metal one. I dont really wanna use the old one but I dont know if I can buy just that one gasket. Thanks, Ant.
jerry-89-250R
12-19-2002, 07:50 PM
you can buy just that one gasket, i bought one about a month ago from a local honda shop, around 20$, but you wouldn't have too worry about oil leaking around the new one
la400ex
12-19-2002, 07:52 PM
Ok, thanks, I will go ahead a pick one up. If im gonna do this, i might as well do it right and put the new gasket. Ant.
12-19-2002, 09:21 PM
I do recomend to buy one but I did reuse it about four times with no leaks and its easy enough to change if it does.

The popular problem with the covers leaking isnt the gasket but normally the bolts get over tightened and strip so use a torque wrench.
oregonrider89
12-20-2002, 03:23 AM
you can use it over agian with no trouble. Like "440EX4me" said use a torque wrench.

oregonrider89