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    79 gs550e head gasket leaking

    Bike is running great but has a nasty oil leak at the head gasket. Started burning oil sudenly today and leak is worse than before. Am well versed around car engines but not bikes. Is replaceing the head gasket a fairly routine project. I doesnt appear to be too intense studying it. your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

    Thank you
    Bklauer

    #2
    Do it. Get OE gaskets. Replace valve stem seals and base gasket at same time. Consider new rings too unless compression check shows good and engine is less than 30k miles.
    Ed

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      #3
      Thanks Ed. Also would this sudden problem cause it to run rough as though it had a misfire?

      Thanks
      Bklauer

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