Head cover leak....

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08 Jan 2007 11:39 #104206 by Draco
Head cover leak.... was created by Draco
I have slight leaks in the areas indicated below. Would a head cover gasket solve this or would I need these from Z1: cam end plugs ?

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08 Jan 2007 11:49 #104209 by Mcdroid
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I suggest both (to cover all your bases). Jeff sells the valve cover gasket separately and also the cam plugs...make sure you get the correct adhesive for the cam end plugs (Jeff sells that too :laugh: )
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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08 Jan 2007 11:51 #104210 by Draco
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Mcdroid wrote:

I suggest both (to cover all your bases). Jeff sells the valve cover gasket separately and also the cam plugs...make sure you get the correct adhesive for the cam end plugs (Jeff sells that too :laugh: )


Where is the cam plug adhesive on the site?
Also, is it just a matter of popping the old ones out ans putting new ones in? Or is it a more involved procedure?
I don't have a service manual yet..
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08 Jan 2007 13:24 #104240 by mariozappa
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The cam end caps are held in by a bolt that holds the valve cover on. When you take the cover off, the end caps will be able to come off.
I think adhesive is threebond 1104?
1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion ;)

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08 Jan 2007 15:47 #104292 by Draco
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mariozappa wrote:

The cam end caps are held in by a bolt that holds the valve cover on. When you take the cover off, the end caps will be able to come off.
I think adhesive is threebond 1104?


So I assume that you would put adhesive around the sides that contact the head? (round part, and side that faces out?)

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08 Jan 2007 19:44 #104350 by pumps
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I have that seep on the front on both sides of mine too. By the way the new paint looks great...in case no one else has told ya my friend. Doesn't it guys?;) ;)
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09 Jan 2007 05:48 #104412 by mariozappa
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When I did mine, I put adhesive on the head and all around the edges of the end caps(very thin) and just bolted the valve cover down after it was dry.
It will be very apparent when you take it apart.
And yes, :) Nice paint job.
1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion ;)

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09 Jan 2007 05:50 #104413 by mariozappa
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Oh yeah, when you do this. To avoid future leaks, make sure you remove all the old gasket and DON'T gouge the mating sufaces.
1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion ;)

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09 Jan 2007 06:16 #104414 by Draco
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Gotcha, thanks for all the tips and info MZ! It is truly appreciated. And thanks for the compliment on the paint, not bad for a rattle can job, eh?

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09 Jan 2007 06:29 #104415 by mariozappa
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It looks awesome for a rattle can job.

B)
1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion ;)

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