what solvent and sealant? - SV650.org

lukemillar · 11-09-06, 10:36 AM

When removing the valve/rocker covers, Mr Haynes says

Quote:

Clean the mating surface of the cylinder head with solvent, removing all traces of old sealant

and then:

Quote:

Apply the sealant to the cut-outs in the cylinder head where the hasket half-cirlces fit

Apart from quoting the suzuki stuff (Suzuki Bond no. 1207B) they don't go into anymore detail on what the sealant and solvent is.

So:

What are the sealant and solvent as described above more commonly known as

Merci buckets
Luke

Viney · 11-09-06, 11:02 AM

I was under the impression that they have a rubber seal, if thats the case, then i wouldnt use a sealent. However, i have never taken them off so dont know for sure.

11-09-06, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

I was under the impression that they have a rubber seal, if thats the case, then i wouldnt use a sealent. However, i have never taken them off so dont know for sure.

I agree, I have taken them off and no sealant needed

lukemillar · 11-09-06, 11:22 AM

The way that Haynes describe it, I think they want you to peel of the rubber gasket, clean off the old sealant, put fresh sealant on, and seat the gasket back into place. I guess from the replies that most people just leave the gasket in place when removing the cover and avoid resealing it.

11-09-06, 11:29 AM

It is a gasket, by definition it does not need sealing unless there is something wrong with it.

northwind · 11-09-06, 01:16 PM

Pretty sure they have some sort of sealant on from the factory- I remember the drescents being pretty stuck. I just peeled the old muck off and reinstalled dry, worked just fine.

11-09-06, 01:45 PM

me 6

11-09-06, 04:44 PM

drel magic stuff will hold 5 bar wont really need it though

11-09-06, 11:22 AM	#4
lukemillar Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 2,460	The way that Haynes describe it, I think they want you to peel of the rubber gasket, clean off the old sealant, put fresh sealant on, and seat the gasket back into place. I guess from the replies that most people just leave the gasket in place when removing the cover and avoid resealing it. __________________ #24 - Honda VFR400R NC30

11-09-06, 01:16 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Pretty sure they have some sort of sealant on from the factory- I remember the drescents being pretty stuck. I just peeled the old muck off and reinstalled dry, worked just fine. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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11-09-06, 11:02 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I was under the impression that they have a rubber seal, if thats the case, then i wouldnt use a sealent. However, i have never taken them off so dont know for sure.

11-09-06, 11:29 AM	#5
andy Guest Posts: n/a	It is a gasket, by definition it does not need sealing unless there is something wrong with it.

11-09-06, 04:44 PM	#8
mart Guest Posts: n/a	drel magic stuff will hold 5 bar wont really need it though