- Posts: 87
- Thank you received: 8
weepin'
- TheFlyingFreemole
- Topic Author
- Offline
- User
My question is... how far into the engine can I get into and replace gaskets without having to do any tuning or major work. Can I crack all the way into the upper end and just swap out the gaskets and be ok putting it all back together without tuning instruments? Would this be an approachable project for someone with limited mechanical experience and the ability to follow instructions? Or would it be better to just bite the bullet and get take this into the shop. I would really like to be able to get the leak taken care of over the winter.
thanks
1977 KZ1000 LTD B1 (needs minor fine tuning)
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- KZJOE900
- Offline
- Admin
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- busted knuckle
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 28
- Thank you received: 1
I had this happen to me as well. The oil was actually leaking from my oil filter o-ring and then dripping down to the stater wiring
1979 kz 750 b4
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- 531blackbanshee
- Offline
- Vendor
- Posts: 7447
- Thank you received: 797
if you can follow directions you can remove and replace gaskets and put it back together without any kinda special tools or knowledge.
simply clean up the parts you remove and replace them.
easypeasyjapaneasy :lol: .
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- DoubleDub
- Visitor
TheFlyingFreemole wrote: The last place I have found oil leaking is on the stator cable...
This is a fairly common leak on the 900/1000's - this grommet usually needs to be replaced:
www.z1enterprises.com/Alternator-cover-r...Z900-KZ1000-373.aspx
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Breaker19
- Offline
- User
TheFlyingFreemole wrote: I have a 77 kz1000 ltd that has some weepy gaskets in the upper end of engine. The engine seems to leak from several places. It seems that the cylinder head cover gasket is weepy and also that in between the cylinder head and the cylinder. The last place I have found oil leaking is on the stator cable... but I'm thinking that this oil is just collecting on the cable as it drips down the engine.
My question is... how far into the engine can I get into and replace gaskets without having to do any tuning or major work. Can I crack all the way into the upper end and just swap out the gaskets and be ok putting it all back together without tuning instruments? Would this be an approachable project for someone with limited mechanical experience and the ability to follow instructions? Or would it be better to just bite the bullet and get take this into the shop. I would really like to be able to get the leak taken care of over the winter.
thanks
Get yourself a new valve cover gasket, valve cover end-caps X 4, stator wiring grommet and also, a cam chain tensioner O-Ring. The oil in between the cylinders is most likely coming from there, if you can't nail down any other source for that. Make sure you have a service manual or electronic copy you can reference. I believe the 1000 is the same as my 1100, where the cam chain tensioner must be unloaded when reinstalling the valve cover or damage can occur. We'll help you out with it, it's pretty easy actually.
2003 Suzuki DR650 Dual-Sport
1982 KZ1100A2 - GONE! Traded-in for a '12 Concours 14
www.facebook.com/pages/Moto-Resto/169238286503527
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- TheFlyingFreemole
- Topic Author
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 87
- Thank you received: 8
Once the KawaService Manual gets here I hope to have the references needed to get cracking into this baby.
1977 KZ1000 LTD B1 (needs minor fine tuning)
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- DoubleDub
- Visitor
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- TheFlyingFreemole
- Topic Author
- Offline
- User
- Posts: 87
- Thank you received: 8
There is a "redline cycle" gasket kit that runs for ~150.
redlinecycle.com/Gaskets%20-%20Redline%20Top%20Set.html
The Vesrah upper end kit goes for about 90 on redlinecycle too, but then I'd need to order cam end seals which run about 35-40, so I'm looking at ~130.
redlinecycle.com/Eng.%20Gask.%20Kits%20-%20Std.html
There are some kits on Z1E. One is the full engine gasket kit by Vesrah for about 80, it lacks cam ends too though.
www.z1enterprises.com/Gasket-Set--KZ1000...e-in-Japan-4363.aspx
Has anybody used the redlinecycle gasket kit? Is it worth the extra dough?
In terms of cam end seals, has anybody used the aluminum option (from redline)? Or should I stick to the Kaw OEM rubber.
Is the Z1E kit that much cheaper because of quality? Or is it a better deal?
Uggh, I wanna go with the Redline high end kit to avoid having to replace the gaskets again because they didn't last. BUT, I also don't want to spend any extra money on a kit if it isn't necessary.
1977 KZ1000 LTD B1 (needs minor fine tuning)
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Kawickrice
- Offline
- User
- After Monday & Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF
- Posts: 2496
- Thank you received: 18
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
1
Long Gone
75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- ramtough_63
- Offline
- User
1978 KZ1000 A2
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
Facebook Page
Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
Previous
2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- BlackZ1R
- Offline
- User
- Kawasaki in my blood
- Posts: 702
- Thank you received: 47
The cam chain O-ring is most likely leaking as it was on my 1000. You will need to pull the cylinder head to replace that seal, there's not way around it. So plan ahead when you have to go that deep. The valve cover gasket and end plugs are easy enough to replace so do that first and if the center seal is leaking so bad you can't live with it, plan on pulling the head off to repair that.
When you go back together with it, install the cam chain O-ring dry. Use NO RTV SILICONE!!!
www.z1enterprises.com/Gasket-Center-Cyli...900-KZ1000-2717.aspx
Kawasaki
Someone once told me to marry that motorcycle I was riding ......there's times I wish I hadda listened .
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.