KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

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06 Jul 2017 01:22 #766199 by 76KZ900
KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe? was created by 76KZ900
I installed new valve cover gasket and end rubbers after adjusting valves. I still have a minor oil leak comming from somewhere near intake valve side of head on left side (sitting on bike) I dont feel any oil comming from rubber ends or valve cover. Its just accumulating on top fin of head. Just a pain in the ass..I hate leaks. Has anyone had any oil leak from outside most valve cover thread holes ? As these are right over leak spot but cant really tell if thats where its comming from. I feel this is literally one of those leaks that I will have to start bike and let run for hours trying to find.

78KZ400 (sold)
78KZ1000 (sold)
82KZ1100 (sold)
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83KZ1100 LTD Shaft

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06 Jul 2017 05:30 #766208 by TwoCam
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check the outer nuts on the head. they have a sealing washer for the oil feed to the cams.
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06 Jul 2017 05:54 #766211 by daveo
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Pics help a lot...:cheer:

1982 KZ1100-A2

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06 Jul 2017 20:02 #766281 by 76KZ900
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I checked the torque on the outer nuts. They were fine. Do the copper washers fail/get hard at some point? I had considered that a source at one point and checked torque but that was it.

I can put a pic on here but it's just going to be a small oil spot with no obvious point of origin.

78KZ400 (sold)
78KZ1000 (sold)
82KZ1100 (sold)
76KZ900 (sold) regret
03ZRX1200R (sold) regret
83KZ1100 LTD Shaft

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07 Jul 2017 04:35 - 07 Jul 2017 04:38 #766290 by TwoCam
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might need to go to the auto parts store and purchase an inexpensive kit with oil dye and a "black" light and some yellow glasses...it will show the leak..
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07 Jul 2017 06:13 #766301 by SWest
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