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.
has to be heat resistant.
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.
No, there is a gasket.
I would suspect that is a Valve Cover gasket leaking.
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.
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.
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.
To remove the starter on a Big Dog motorcycle with a 107 S&S engine, first disconnect the battery to prevent any electrical issues. Then, remove the primary cover to access the starter. Unbolt the starter from its mounting position and disconnect the electrical connections, ensuring to note their placement for reinstallation. Finally, carefully pull the starter out of its housing.
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.
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.
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.
A rocker cover gasket is a seal located between the rocker cover (or valve cover) and the engine cylinder head in an internal combustion engine. Its primary function is to prevent oil leaks from the engine, ensuring that the oil remains contained within the engine and does not escape onto other components. Made from materials like rubber or silicone, the gasket also helps maintain proper pressure within the engine. Proper sealing is essential for optimal engine performance and to prevent contamination of engine oil.