Timing belt covers

transitman · Jan 21, 2016

Hi
Trying to fit the timing covers on my 78 GL1000 and getting into a right old mess with the gaskets dropping every time I try to fit them
Should I use gasket cement and do I fit the gaskets to the panels or the engine?

dan filipi · Jan 21, 2016

I use a contact adhesive, (contact cement) to hold them to the covers. That way if you take the covers off later they stay in place.

transitman · Jan 21, 2016

Thanks Dan, I'm off to the shop now

brianinpa · Jan 21, 2016

A little dollop of RTV at several tricky spots (ends and curves) works well also. Just don't use too much as when you tighten the covers down, the RTV oozes out everywhere.

joedrum · Jan 21, 2016

yes the hardest job it seems to changing belts... :rant: :hihihi:

brianinpa · Jan 21, 2016

You just might have a point there Joe!

transitman · Jan 21, 2016

Thanks for the help, wasn't expecting the covers to give me so much hassle!

brianinpa · Jan 21, 2016

Did you pull the radiator to do it, or leave it in place?

transitman · Jan 21, 2016

Radiator, carbs, water system all off.
Recored rad ready to fit, have to save up for hoses Next!

Denver · Jan 21, 2016

Auto parts store will have a hose to cut & you have both, :good: listed on the site here. :wave:

opcorn:

bronko37 · Jan 22, 2016

I just use a little silicon grease to hold it in place while I put it on. Adhesive should also work if you want em to stay better.

transitman · Jan 22, 2016

Did as you said, Dan, and it worked a treat, thanks

The red on the down tube isn't blood, first time I tried I used gasket compound. What a mess. Took an age to clean it off and then get the gaskets clean enough to take the adhesive.
But now I know!

Back on with the build then.

slabghost · Jan 22, 2016

Looking great! Love seeing the progress.

julimike54 · Jan 23, 2016

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slabghost » Yesterday, 5:55 pm[/url]":3psca3g8]
Looking great! Love seeing the progress.

+1 :Egyptian:

opcorn:

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