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Can you use silicone to seal a gasket on a starter cover for a motorcycle?
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∙ 14y ago
You can make a paper gasket out of a cereal box that would be better than using Silicone -but if you can't figure that out use very little silicone.
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Should you use RTV black silicone on valve cover gasket?
has to be heat resistant.
How to change a valve cover gasket on a harley 883?
The valve cover gasket on a Harley 883 motorcycle is changed by unbolting the valve cover and lifting it from the engine. The gasket can then be removed, the surface cleaned, and a new gasket put in place.
We're repairing a water leak behind the timing cover of a 97 dodge PU the cover to engine side not the water pump side Is there a gasket or do we just use silicone around the water jackets?
No, there is a gasket.
How do you know where oil is leaking from when its on your starter?
I would suspect that is a Valve Cover gasket leaking.
How do you change rocker gasket?
I am assuming you mean "rocker cover" gasket. All you have to do is simply take the cover off, peal away all the old gasket, clean both gasket surfaces, and then use a small amount of RTV silicone in the corners of rubber gaskets (NOT CORK GASKETS) and then re-install the new gasket in place of the old one.
How do you Change 1978 corvette valve cover gasket?
Remove the valve cover.....scrape off old gasket.....clean gasket surface on valve cover....apply gasket sealent to valve cover gasket surface.....set gasket in sealent.....reinstall valve cover.
How do you change a valve cover gasket in a 92 Honda Civic and is it difficult?
remove bolts on top of valve cover, use a putty knife or a paint scrapper to remove old gasket from valve cover and cylinder head be careful not to get anything in the head. use a type of silicone to secusre new gasket to valve cover and use only on the valve cover side. a little bit will do a few spots around it and put cover back on. tighten bolts from center out and do not over tighten. just snug them up.
Where do the extra rings of a valve gasket cover go?
I was told you don't need them, just put silicone on the grommet rings so that they will form to(seal) the valve housing better.
Does a 2001 F-150 4x4 rear axle have a gasket?
The 2 axles at the wheels have seals, the pinion shaft at the driveshaft also has a seal.The rear cover can be sealed with a RTV sealant (automotive type silicone )or a gasket, either one is fine.
What is the valve cover torque specification for a suzuki side kick?
I think there is no torque required for the valve cover as long as all are evenly tightened or the seal is flat on the cylinder head it will not cause any leak. If you have tightened the valve cover screws already and there are still leaks you might want to consider putting silicone on the valve cover gasket before you attach it or you might want to consider buying a new valve cover gasket.
How do you replace the valve cover gasket on a 2004 Jeep Liberty?
The valve cover gasket, on a 2004 Jeep liberty, can be found by removing the valve cover. Peel the gasket off of the head and replace with a new gasket.
Will motorcycle insurance cover track use?
Normal Motorcycle Insurance will probably not cover Track use if in doubt you should ask your Motorcycle Insurer they will probably be able to arrange extra cover for your Motorcycle Insurance for a premimum.
