Clutch Cover Gasket Question..

[Kos92]

I just recently replaced my clutch cover gasket. I have less leaking but there is one weird thing that is happening. Two of the bolts where the cover is mounted to the crankcase has oil leaking from the seam. I don't understand why this is happening. Does the gasket need time to be broken in or something. Any input as to why this is ocurring is appreciated

thx

 

[speedracinshift]

bolts may not be long enough and did u make sure the gasket surfaces were clean of oil and old gasket materal?? and has no nicks or dings on the metal if so u can sand them out with real fine sand paper. the gasket does need to be retorqed after a few heat cycles

 

[Kos92]

I used the stock bolts. I didnt even consider that about the old gasket residue. I guess I will have to open it back up. I have only rode once with the new gasket for about 20 min. Will the gasket still be ok to use?

thx for the help

 

[speedracinshift]

if its soaked in oil then i wouldnt use it they are only like around 10$ so i would just pick up a new one if u dont want it to leak. i know it suck but its more than likely got oil soaked into it. so when u take it a part just look for groves or nics in metal surface and if theres one then get some realy fine sand paper and lightly smooth it out and u can use a green scotch pad to clean any old gasket materal that melted to the surface off then when it all looks good use some carb cleaner and a rag to clean grease or dirt from the surface then put your new gasket in like u did the old one and after a few rides just make sure the bolts stay snug.

 

[speedracinshift]

surfaces with old gaket material or scrapes or dings in it will not seal right bc it will cause a void in it adhearing to surface hope this helps good luck.

 

[brandoz28]

yup always clean your gasket surfaces thoroughly. leaks suck. just a little piece of old gasket on the surface can make it leak

 

[Kos92]

damn. oh well, i guess you gotta learn from mistakes. Thanks for the help guys

 

[speedracinshift]

no prob any time man good luck

 

[fsuroxu]

Get some YamahaBond 4 also. Works better than that automotive gasket sealer. I just put a thin film on both CLEAN surfaces with my finger and it works like a charm.

 

[xjma]

Hey, if you need a gasket and want to do the blockoff, I have a blockoff kit for sale. It includes a new gasket!

 

[brandoz28]

Get some YamahaBond 4 also. Works better than that automotive gasket sealer. I just put a thin film on both CLEAN surfaces with my finger and it works like a charm.

that stuff rocks, only automotive gasket maker/sealer i've used that compares is the MOPAR grey RTV......that stuff is ridiculous

 

[Zombie]

Agreed make sure it's clean..before u put a new one on.. on anything. I actually just ordered that gasket today. found it on Cheap Cycle Parts it was 7.46 without shipping. I never used this site for myself yet.. but few buddies have and no problems that they said..Good luck.