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Base Gasket Sweat - Re-Torque?

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Hey all,

1980 GS850GL.

Re did gaskets a few years back, and the base gasket (which was retardedly difficult to remove entirely) sweats a little.

I'm just wondering if its possible, or whether it would work to loosen and re-torque the nuts to help this. Its not bad, but ......




thanks



POOT
 
Poot said:
Hey all,

1980 GS850GL.

Re did gaskets a few years back, and the base gasket (which was retardedly difficult to remove entirely) sweats a little.

I'm just wondering if its possible, or whether it would work to loosen and re-torque the nuts to help this. Its not bad, but ......


If it weeps a little, try tightening the head up (all nuts) maybe 1-2lbs above what the book calls for, and just slightly nip up the 2 outside 10mm bolts.
Failing that after tightening up and still leaks, leave it!
Or full strip down again.
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I would have to loosen the nuts first thoug, right?


thanks,


POOT
 
Yes, do one at a time, don't loosen them all then at once.
 
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