Head Gasket Replacement

[lyndenslade]

Hey guys,

Thanks to anyone reading this for the great support. I'm in the process of rebuilding an 83 1100E and this site has been an invaluable resource.

I got the bike running after 15 years of sitting, then stripped it to the frame and am in the process of refinishing/powdercoating/repairing/reassembling.

While the engine is out I intend to replace the gaskets using one of the full engine gasket kits off of ebay. The headgasket is weeping betweent 2 and 3, so I figure this is the right move.

I have 2 questions:

1: are the "Vesrah" gasket sets on EBay worth buying?
2: are there any tips for this job that you've learned from doing it?

Thanks again,

-Lynden

 

[rapidray]

Use ONLY STOCK SUZUKI gaskets for the head & base gaskets!!! FIRST, though, replace the 2 orings that are on the front, center 2 head nuts on either side of the cam chain tunnel. I have posted about this before & this is where the leak is 90% of the time when it is leaking in that area. NOT the head gasket. Ray.

 

[lyndenslade]

thanks for the info man.