OEM gaskets are a must when doing engine work. Don't cheap out otherwise you are risking leaks. Doing the valve stem seals is not difficult. Here is a link to Steve's valve removal video. Once you see how easy it is you might just decide to do the work yourself. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...placement.html
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Originally posted by OldSkool View Post
OEM gaskets are a must when doing engine work. Don't cheap out otherwise you are risking leaks. Doing the valve stem seals is not difficult. Here is a link to Steve's valve removal video. Once you see how easy it is you might just decide to do the work yourself. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...placement.htmlEd
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kevmalvarez
Originally posted by Nessism View PostIt's always best to pull the cylinder when removing the head. The base gaskets are prone to leakage otherwise.
OEM gaskets are a must when doing engine work. Don't cheap out otherwise you are risking leaks. Doing the valve stem seals is not difficult. Here is a link to Steve's valve removal video. Once you see how easy it is you might just decide to do the work yourself. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...placement.html
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mike_of_bbg
Yeah, it would be a real shame to pop the head back on with a brand new $100 head gasket, find out you disturbed the base gasket, and have to go buy another plus the base gasket.
Boulevard Suzuki is probably going to be your best bet: they and G&S Suzuki seem to have about the best prices going for OEM parts. Boulevard has a couple of coupons going right now: $10 off $100 purchase or free shipping on $100+.
I just ordered some OEM parts and found the free shipping made for a cheaper overall purchase.
The base gasket at Boulevard is $17.28:
The head gasket (set?) is $99.45.
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kevmalvarez
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One thing that looks like it could have been the cause of the leaking is failure to re-torque the head bolts at periodic intervals. They loosen with mileage and that allows leakage.NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS
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