Valve clearances = New Gasket?
 

Just a quick question.....I'm about to check the valve clearances on my k6 sv650s, will i need to replace the cylinder head gasket or can i just use the old one is its not damaged???

thanks

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Also, will i have to remove the radiator or can the clearances be checked without removing the rad?

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Rad must come off to get to the front im afraid.
But no, no gaskets involved just the cyclender head cover i believe.
Some one with more knowledge will be along soon though.

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Rocker cover gasket is silcon rubber, so won't need replacing

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Nope....actually was at spannermans today while he was doing this.

Take off and clean all surfaces well and then i believe you re-grease slap back on and tighten everything back up.

[Edit]
Again dont take my word on the putting back together bit may need somthing else than rubber grease =s

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The cam cover has a rubber gasket which you can re-use so long as you don't damage it, I bought new (not cheap) but could have saved my money. Old or new, apply a little sealant where the half round sections fit in the head. I did not remove the rad completely, I may have tilted it forward; some time ago now and I don't have the best memory, but I think I removed the airbox and got some access from above. Hope this helps.

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Cheers for the info guys:thumbsup:

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TBH taking it off and replacing the coolant unless you did it recently cant hurt though and makes things less fidderly.

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Not grease young fella. A little silicone sealant around the cut outs. (These are the half moon shaped things).
Make sure you clean all the old sealant from the cylinder head, & the gasket itself before replacing the cover, or it'll probably leak.
If the gasket comes away from the cylinder head cover, hold it in place with a few drops of Superglue on the outside edge only.


Cheers.

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What he said ^^

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I just applied a little gasket dressing stuff from halfords

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Is this the stuff I need?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165691

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Good morning all.


That will do nicely. Just make sure all of the old sealant is removed before applying the new stuff. Brake cleaner seems quite effective at lifting old gasket compound.


Cheers