1982 gs850 cylinder cam cover torque

[Scubieman]

Does anyone know the torque? I also need a new one , any good place for parts?

[tkent02]

Do you mean the valve cover? Finger tight, and a quarter turn. Or until it strips, whichever comes first.

[JEEPRUSTY]

All kidding aside the spec in in the manual
you will get a welcome from member BassCliff soon
he has links to mauals and other goodies

welcome to the GSR

[Scubieman]

Its a valve cover but not called that, I dont want to strip bolts which im afraid already are

[JEEPRUSTY]

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

is BassCliff's site it has a ton of information and will ahve a manual witht he torque value.

it is probaly 7 foot pounds or so.

Stripping is common and curable.

[tkent02]

Strip !

[BassCliff]

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There is a manual on my website. It will have all of those torque specs. If I remember correctly, 6 - 7 ft. lbs. is the torque for the valve cover bolts using the stock gasket.

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[Scubieman]

The issue is... The part I need is discontinued

[BassCliff]

Hi,

The issue is... The part I need is discontinued

We'll need a little bit more information in order to help you.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Scubieman]

It's the valve cover. The part that covers both cams. It's crack so It lifts up on one side allowing oil to come out by the cams.

The term online is cylinder cam cover.

It looks like one big capital I

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Yes, many parts for these old bikes are NLA. I've found many parts on Ebay. You can also check the Parts for Sale section and post up your need in the Parts Wanted section. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one. Make sure you get the correct cover. There was a change sometime around late '81- early '82. The 16 bolt cover was replaced with the 19 bolt cover.

Here's a 16 bolt valve cover on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valve-Cover-Suzuki-GS-850G-1980-8-Valve-/110356927739?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19b1c914fb

If the crack isn't too bad, it may be possible to use JB Weld to repair it. Fill the break, let it dry, sand it smooth.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Scubieman]

And this will fit my bike? Hate to order wrong part?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

And this will fit my bike? Hate to order wrong part?

As I stated before: Make sure you get the correct cover. There was a change sometime around late '81- early '82. The 16 bolt cover was replaced with the 19 bolt cover.

So count the bolts in your cover. The cover I linked to on Ebay is a 16 bolt cover.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Scubieman]

Alright, I decided having a local shop weld it.

Where can I get the gaskets from? What do I all need?

How do I put it back on? Should I put goop between engine portion and gasket then gasket to valve cover.

I am not new to engines. I just prefer to get this done once and stop this stupid oil leak..

I believe what is happened is with the crack it is not applying enough pressure to outside of cover causing it to leak.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Read your "mega-welcome". Then read the articles on my website. There are pictures and everything.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff