KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

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KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

06 Jul 2017 01:22
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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.
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Re: KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

06 Jul 2017 05:30
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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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Re: KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

06 Jul 2017 05:54
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Pics help a lot...:cheer:
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Re: KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

06 Jul 2017 20:02
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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.
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Re: KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

07 Jul 2017 04:35 - 07 Jul 2017 04:38
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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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Re: KZ1100 valve cover leak maybe?

07 Jul 2017 06:13
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Baby powder.
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