Valve cover removal part II

zedx0011 · 05-30-2006

First off, I want to thank all those who gave me advice on removing the valve cover on my zx-11...My next question, I noticed the valve cover gasket is rubber, can it be re-used, or should I buy a new one ?? When using a rubber gasket, is it best to use a gasket sealer/rtv with it ??

Thanks Again !!

Ericthejet · 05-30-2006

It is best to purchase a new one, www.oldbikebarn.com or the dealer.
You will need a small amount of oil safe silicone for the half-moon section of the gasket only.
You do not need to apply any other silicone elsewhere on the gasket.
Make sure everything is clean.

QKENUF4U · 05-30-2006

never replaced mine on the ZRX (same motor) and never really need to use any sealant on the half-moons. just tighten them down evenly in a criss cross pattern

Superfly · 05-31-2006

I re-use mine untill it looks like it needs to be replaced (cracking, etc...)

SteveMcGreen · 06-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

never replaced mine on the ZRX (same motor) and never really need to use any sealant on the half-moons. just tighten them down evenly in a criss cross pattern

It's reusable.I have a 00 ZRX and still have the same gasket

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zedx0011 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 23	Valve cover removal part II First off, I want to thank all those who gave me advice on removing the valve cover on my zx-11...My next question, I noticed the valve cover gasket is rubber, can it be re-used, or should I buy a new one ?? When using a rubber gasket, is it best to use a gasket sealer/rtv with it ?? Thanks Again !!

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Ericthejet Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The northeast! Posts: 1,705	It is best to purchase a new one, www.oldbikebarn.com or the dealer. You will need a small amount of oil safe silicone for the half-moon section of the gasket only. You do not need to apply any other silicone elsewhere on the gasket. Make sure everything is clean. __________________ 1984 Ninja 900 (A1) To make it go faster I need to add more lightness!

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