gs1100e cases gasket ?

[muzakstylee]

I guess the real question at hand should be what has caused the leak. The engine was rebuilt three years ago , has probably 300 miles on rebuild but did sit for two years. The block was purchased separate from cases and head. I've heard that blocks take time to marry with new cases and heads. And a final thought , the bike had a bad Petcock that has since been replaced, what is the possibility of gasoline overflowing into engine and deluting oil causing leaks everywhere. None the less going to replace gaskets as i see fit , just don't want to run into this again.

[Big T]

Block marry with the case? - if someone hands you an anthropomorphic line like that, just walk away. Stupidist thing I've ever heard. If it fits and is not warped, it's ready to go.

Who told you that?

Most likely the result of cheap gaskets. Be sure you use genuine Suzuki gaskets when you reassemble the motor

Yes, a leaky petcock will fill the lower cases with gas and dilute the oil. That could result in leaks or engine damage

[muzakstylee]

My buddy had a v65 done up and had the hardest time with heads leaking. They tried milling on block and head and was told that they need time to "marry". I laughed myself. I haven't been able to find any threads on splitting cases. Is there anything I need to look for or do in the process or is it strait forward. I've also already purchased a cosmetic gasket set. Would it be a bad idea to use this?

[Big T]

Go to Basscliff's site and download a service manual to guide you through the process

Do a Search here on Cometic, there's been some bad experiences with them