Gasket Repair

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Gasket Repair

11 Sep 2021 18:01
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My new Genuine Kawasaki cam-cover gasket arrived misshapen in the package, and when I attempted to massage it back into shape it broke... 

 

I was able to correct the shape after a half-hour soaking in water, and placement on a spare cam cover as it dried back out.
Now I would like to bond the break back together, and wonder what will work for that.

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1982 KZ1100-A2

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Re: Gasket Repair

11 Sep 2021 18:08 - 11 Sep 2021 18:08
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I had a similar thing happen to a NOS Kawi head gasket, was broken in about 4-5 pieces. I used Gasgacinch to "glue" it to the cylinder head then I greased up the cam cover gasket face so I could remove the cover. It has held up pretty well for 3 seasons where I had the cam cover off a few times. No leaks at all.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: Gasket Repair

15 Sep 2021 22:59
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I'd get wherever you bought it to replace it...

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