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new engine gaskets

28 Aug 2009 21:17
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What all is required if I want to replace all the eninges gaskets on my kz. Do you have to do timing all over again.
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Re: new engine gaskets

28 Aug 2009 21:54
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I don't understand the question. You want to replace every gasket in your engine?
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Re: new engine gaskets

28 Aug 2009 21:55
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Darkangel wrote:
What all is required if I want to replace all the eninges gaskets on my kz. Do you have to do timing all over again.

Depends on what gaskets you are replacing.
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Re: new engine gaskets

28 Aug 2009 22:00
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All the top end gaskets....
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28 Aug 2009 22:03
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All the top end gaskets....

Then obviously, yes. Why are you changing them?
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GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header



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500' cams
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Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc

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Re: new engine gaskets

28 Aug 2009 22:10
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because they are all old as crap...I have oil that seeps threw them...and causes the engine to smoke alote...plus hot oil doesn't feel to good on your bare legs...
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28 Aug 2009 22:24 - 28 Aug 2009 22:25
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because they are all old as crap...I have oil that seeps threw them...and causes the engine to smoke alote...plus hot oil doesn't feel to good on your bare legs...

I would suggest starting with the cam cover gasket, then see if you still have leaks......wait.....bare legs???? :ohmy:
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GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header



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38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc

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Re: new engine gaskets

28 Aug 2009 22:26
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yea something I almost never do....Ride in shorts.:blush:
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Re: new engine gaskets

28 Aug 2009 22:45
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i know it's leaking at the valve cover, buts also leaking by the timing chain tensioner, and around that section of the block.
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Re: new engine gaskets

29 Aug 2009 02:16
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Darkangel wrote:
What all is required if I want to replace all the eninges gaskets on my kz. Do you have to do timing all over again.

To answer your question...yes. Here is the required gasket set www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1735
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Re: new engine gaskets

29 Aug 2009 04:53
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try tightening things up first B)
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