Head Gasket Anger

The studs can cope with up to .005" . Anymore, we put it in the press and push it back straight.

APE Jay wrote: The studs can cope with up to .005" . Anymore, we put it in the press and push it back straight.

Thanks for the explanation, the cam alignment problem hadn't occurred to me.

A very good day when I learn something

APE Jay wrote: The studs can cope with up to .005" . Anymore, we put it in the press and push it back straight.

THANKS for the knowledge!!

Like they say, you are never too old to learn something new!!!

Once again ,,,,,,,,,,
Can everyone please say out-loud ,,,,,,,,
RTV and motorcycles DON'T mix well at all.

For an emergency MAYBE . BUT otherwise , save it for a car you don"t like.

Most Kawasaki gaskets come with sealer on them ,that's why they look shiny.
Yes they do cost alot of money BUT they work most of the time on stock bikes.

APE Jay wrote: The studs can cope with up to .005" . Anymore, we put it in the press and push it back straight.

Hummm? Kawasaki service manual and most other manufacturers state .002" max warpage on an aluminum head deck.

VTEC wrote:

APE Jay wrote: The studs can cope with up to .005" . Anymore, we put it in the press and push it back straight.

Hummm? Kawasaki service manual and most other manufacturers state .002" max warpage on an aluminum head deck.

I trust Jay to know what works.

Why is Jay's membership showing "Banned"?