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Cam end plugs leak after rebuild

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chrisfev

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Guys just finished top end rebuild on my Gs850GL all great apart from small weep from the Cam end plugs
I gave them a bit of gasket seal but sill leaking
I have got some new ones i presuming the old ones have slightly shrunk
would it be best to put some gasket goo on when i fit or should they be ok as they are
TIA

Chris
 
if all nice and clean. just a lick of sealant along the top is all that should be needed. OEM parts?
 
We've probably all suffered at one time or another. Here's mine doing the same (see 3:25):


You just have to take off the cam cover and try again. Use new rubbers, they are nice and pliable and just a touch of goo around the D shape and a little either side. Make sure of course that the surfaces are clean and not gouged. I also put the slightest smear of grease on the gasket all the way round but it's probably not necessary.
 
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