outer primary cover gasket
no it will leak, no matter how many people tell you that they have re used them... i have re used and done new... re used will always leak eventually! just spend the 20 bucks and get the new one bud
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They only leak if you abuse it, I have re-used mine several times, if you have the one with the orange ring inside and tighten it down properly there is no reason for it to fail.
The key on re-using any gasket that is not an adhesive applied gasket, is to finger snug in the star pattern, then tighten in the star pattern so everything stays even throughout.
Anything that requires a star pattern to tighten should never be tightened all the way one bolt at a time, always in stages.
The key on re-using any gasket that is not an adhesive applied gasket, is to finger snug in the star pattern, then tighten in the star pattern so everything stays even throughout.
Anything that requires a star pattern to tighten should never be tightened all the way one bolt at a time, always in stages.
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I just bought a new gasket for my primary cover. I need to replace my cover because its cracked. The gasket has a metal insert..therefor it will bend slightly to conform to the two parts going together. The heat from running will slightly expand it, making a better seal. I can not see re-using that type of gasket.
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They only leak if you abuse it, I have re-used mine several times, if you have the one with the orange ring inside and tighten it down properly there is no reason for it to fail.
The key on re-using any gasket that is not an adhesive applied gasket, is to finger snug in the star pattern, then tighten in the star pattern so everything stays even throughout.
Anything that requires a star pattern to tighten should never be tightened all the way one bolt at a time, always in stages.
The key on re-using any gasket that is not an adhesive applied gasket, is to finger snug in the star pattern, then tighten in the star pattern so everything stays even throughout.
Anything that requires a star pattern to tighten should never be tightened all the way one bolt at a time, always in stages.
Last edited by thedonthere; Jun 28, 2010 at 12:55 PM.
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I just bought a new gasket for my primary cover. I need to replace my cover because its cracked. The gasket has a metal insert..therefor it will bend slightly to conform to the two parts going together. The heat from running will slightly expand it, making a better seal. I can not see re-using that type of gasket.
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I've had my orange silicone and aluminum chrome outer primary cover off and back on twice using the same gasket without a single leak.
Don't abuse the gasket and make sure it's spotless when putting it back on. Follow the manual for torque sequence and ft. lbs and you should be fine.
Don't abuse the gasket and make sure it's spotless when putting it back on. Follow the manual for torque sequence and ft. lbs and you should be fine.