Had valves checked now leaking oil

[rockmurf]

I just had a major service which included valve check, no adjustment needed, gasket replaced. Thermostat and plugs replaced. Now oil is leaking from right side. Mechanic picking bike up tomorrow. Anyone have any constructive thoughts? thanks Everett

 

[puppychow]

Incorrect seal seating, would be my guess. I have heard of riders/shops who have screwed that up before, but don't listen to me - I am hardly an expert. I am sure one of the heavy hitters will be along soon..

 

[johnny80s]

It sounds like the valve cover gasket. There is not a lot of room and the gasket takes a little finesse to get in correctly. Neilsandiego had this issue too.

 

[SkooterG]

Mechanic screwed the pooch when re-installing the valve cover. Something happened to the gasket and it is now leaking. BTDT. So now he'll get to do it all over again!

 

[Neil San Diego]

It sounds like the valve cover gasket. There is not a lot of room and the gasket takes a little finesse to get in correctly. Neilsandiego had this issue too.

Yep, I had the same thing happen. Took it back to the shop, and they got it right the second time.

 

[johnny80s]

A good mechanic will check it with a dental mirror to make sure it seated correctly.

 

[TomInPA]

The front-right gasket is very hard to get in place. The procedures members have written on FJR.info specifically point out the problem, and suggest looking at the gasket as it is placed, by pulling back a plastic cover. It's real tight.

Speaking of the Dwayne Verhey fjr valve on fjr.info...that site has disappeared. Anyone have a copy of that article?

 

[Falko]

Mechanic screwed the pooch when re-installing the valve cover. Something happened to the gasket and it is now leaking. BTDT. So now he'll get to do it all over again!

Practice make perfect.

 

[mdisher]

+1 valve cover gasket probably got pinched... Been there done that.

-MD

 

[carlson_mn]

A good mechanic People who DIY will check it with a dental mirror to make sure it seated correctly.

Fixed...

 

[rockmurf]

Will he be able to reuse the new valve cover gasket?? Thanks for the replies.

 

[JamesK]

Will he be able to reuse the new valve cover gasket?? Thanks for the replies.

Should be no prob re-using the old (new) gasket as long as it didn't get cut/damaged. For the reasons outlined by previous posters relating to the fineness required to seat the gasket correctly I always glue it on with RTV sealant to the rocker cover before reinstalling it YMMV

 

[RadioHowie]

Will he be able to reuse the new valve cover gasket?? Thanks for the replies.

Should be no prob re-using the old (new) gasket as long as it didn't get cut/damaged. For the reasons outlined by previous posters relating to the fineness required to seat the gasket correctly I always glue it on with RTV sealant to the rocker cover before reinstalling it YMMV

Yep...good thing to do!

 

[Queensland Ken]

I always glue it on with RTV sealant to the rocker cover before reinstalling it YMMV

:thumbsupsmileyanim:

The best thing to do as you take off the cam cover, clean it up and silastic the gasket back in.

It's most likely leaking where the the 2 cam "caps" are on the side. Well they used to be caps a long time ago, now they are part of the gasket.

If the mechanic didn't damage or pinch the gasket, it should be fine.

 

[TomInPA]

I don't know about RTV, but I use Permatex Hylomar to stick and seal the gasket. I suspect it's about the same difference, but it's certainly made for the job.

 

[rockmurf]

Next question, I also had new tires installed and their is oil over the lower fairing, hoses, rear tire, exhaust etc, any problems with the oil effecting the tires or hoses? Thanks again as usual you guys are awesome.

 

[Pepperell]

I use Yamabond 4 to hold the gasket to the cover. It's a "semi-drying liquid gasket" and it's an exact color match for Yamaha engine parts.

Yamabond 4

 

[Panman]

Will he be able to reuse the new valve cover gasket?? Thanks for the replies.

I have reused mine twice and all is well, like others have stated long as it wasn't pinched and cut.

This is my favorite gasket stuff.

The Right Stuff

When it cures it is a rubber just like the Valve Cover Gasket, I used a very thin amount to seat the gasket to the valve cover on the first valve check and was still well seated for the second check. Someone in a hurry might not like it as a takes a bit to set-up.

You can make gaskets to, on a 302 intake manifold they have that crappy set-up of four different gaskets. I threw the cork ones away and made a gasket with this stuff and not a leak in ten years.

 

[kaitsdad]

Next question, I also had new tires installed and their is oil over the lower fairing, hoses, rear tire, exhaust etc, any problems with the oil effecting the tires or hoses? Thanks again as usual you guys are awesome.

Shouldn't be a negative affect on any components of the bike, with the exception of the brake pads (assuming that they're bathed in oil) However - you've now got a dirt attracting mess on your hands - maybe a good detail is in order?