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Re: Valve cover removal
08 Sep 2025 09:51
Having been sent the wrong aftermarket gasket, I've bitten the bullet and got a genuine part from Z power uk ( £58 !! ) do I assume that the sealant around the edge goes motor side down ? Also if you look at the pictures it doesn't go all the way around some of the holes. Should I connect them up with yamabond or such like or just bolt it down ??
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20 Sep 2025 07:45
All back together. I don't have a small torque wrench so I've used my 4" ratchet and tightened them by feel. They're tight but I've not gone mad with them. I'm away on holiday for a week so won't run it till I'm back, when I do start it should I get it up to operating temperature, then let it cool completely then retorque everything ??
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