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Hoolander2

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Re-use valve cover gasket (o-ring)
« on: April 03, 2010, 12:59:54 AM »
I'm noticing my valves ticking or what sounds like them ticking.  I want to check them and adjust if necessary.  What's the chance of re-using the gasket on the Xciting 500?  Manual  calls it an O-ring.

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Re: Re-use valve cover gasket (o-ring)
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2010, 07:57:34 PM »
I do re-use most of my gaskets. I also use OMC perfect seal on all of them. You can find this at most marine supply houses. If you cannot find that Indian Shellac is a good subsitute. I stay away from ALL silicone sealers, unless I need to glue something that needs to come apart again. The Indian Shellac can be found in every auto parts place.
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Re: Re-use valve cover gasket (o-ring)
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2010, 02:43:35 AM »
Great!  That's what I was hoping to hear.  I'll be as careful as possible with the old one.  Zombie you da gasket man and well. . . just DA MAAN!  Thanks.

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