Gasket sealant - novice question

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Gasket sealant - novice question

Postby Dodge » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:42 am

Getting close to putting my 239 Mk3 back together. Sealant products have changed a lot since I last worked on bikes. What product do you experts out there use on the crankcase and rocker covers?

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Re: Gasket sealant - novice question

Postby Duccout » Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:26 am

You do not need anything on the rocker covers, and just a tiny smear of silicone on the crankcase centre. Generally no sealant is needed unless the surface is damaged.

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Re: Gasket sealant - novice question

Postby blethermaskite » Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:13 pm

I only use a smear of multipurpose grease on all the gaskets unless as already mentioned there is damage to the mating surfaces, then I use blue hylomar.
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Re: Gasket sealant - novice question

Postby Bevel bob » Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:24 pm

As said , very little is needed. Areas that may leak are, drive sprocket, top of cam drive tower. Rev counter drive box.

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Re: Gasket sealant - novice question

Postby ducwiz » Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:28 am

I use Elring's Curil K2 https://www.granit-parts.co.uk/e/product/500532215?q=curil%20k2&id=34212603. It is non-hardening, and gaskets don't stick to the surfaces, so it's i. e. possible to reuse those on the rocker covers if new ones aren't available. Just clean with acetone and apply fresh K2 again.
When no paper gasket is applicable or needed I use Elring's Dirko silicone compound.

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