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Cork Gaskets...?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jriebe, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. jriebe

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    Hello,

    My 1982 Maxim has developed some leakage on the left and right side covers...clutch and main cover i guess...I believe that the covers are slightly warped...I am planning on trying to fabricate some gaskets out of 1/8" cork to see if that helps...

    Just curious if anyone has tried this before? Should pressure be a problem for the Cork?


    Any input will be appreciated...

    Thanks,

    Jon
     
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    I wouldn't use cork. Gasket material is inexpensive and works much better. Autozone carries a rubberized FelPro material that is ideal for making your own gaskets.
     
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    First of all what kind of bike do you have? Some models require a rubber gasket and I dont' think you can make one of those because at least some if not all like this have a camshaft plug right on the gasket. But either way I wouldn't suggest it. The advice stated above is good for that type of gasket.
     
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    Sorry...it is an 82 MAxim 650/750 hybrid...and I am not replacing the valve cover gasket, just the side covers..i.e. the one below the generator on the left and the right side cover.

    Chadwickm: I had completely forgotten about the gasket materials sold in CSK/Murrays and Autozone...thanks for reminding me...

    we'll see what happens...


    Jon
     
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    oil will leak from the side covers if you overfill the crankcase. (Dont ask how i found that out.)
     
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