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new engine gaskets
28 Aug 2009 21:17
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
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
Darkangel wrote:
Depends on what gaskets you are replacing.
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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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
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
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Re: new engine gaskets
28 Aug 2009 22:00
All the top end gaskets....
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Re: new engine gaskets
28 Aug 2009 22:03
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Then obviously, yes. Why are you changing them?
All the top end gaskets....
Then obviously, yes. Why are you changing them?
1977 KZ1000
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
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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Re: new engine gaskets
28 Aug 2009 22:10
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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I would suggest starting with the cam cover gasket, then see if you still have leaks......wait.....bare legs???? :ohmy:
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:
1977 KZ1000
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
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada
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28 Aug 2009 22:26
yea something I almost never do....Ride in shorts.:blush:
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Re: new engine gaskets
28 Aug 2009 22:45
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
Darkangel wrote:
To answer your question...yes. Here is the required gasket set www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1735
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
try tightening things up first
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