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    Head Gasket?

    Time for a new one? Bolts are torqued to spec but am leaking from this bolt:




    #2
    ...see #17 (o-rings) on the parts ficshe

    I would replace the O-rings (#17 in the pic) first before tearing off the head. Replace the valve cover gasket & adjust the valves while you're in there. Those two head bolts with the O-rings are right in front. Re-torque the other head bolts as well.

    '85 GS550L - SOLD
    '85 GS550E - SOLD
    '82 GS650GL - SOLD
    '81 GS750L - SOLD
    '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
    '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
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      #3
      While we are on the subject (no hijack intended) what is the difference between the metal and asbestos head gaskets as far as sealing and durability? It seems Suzuki makes 2 styles and I am confused. I cant stand leaks...

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        #4
        most of the composite gaskets are now superseded by mls gaskets.

        Both work fine for stock applications, the factory just updated to the mls gaskets.

        Nic
        83 GS1100ES rebuild:

        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170032

        Budget GSXR Conversion:

        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=200563

        New to me bike: 2008 B-KING

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          #5
          Just replaced the valve cover gasket a couple weeks ago. I ordered carb o-rings from Robert Barr a few days ago. Any idea where to get #17 from or is it pretty standard (ya right)?

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            #6
            Any Suzuki parts suppliers...dealers or online, can get them.

            nic
            83 GS1100ES rebuild:

            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170032

            Budget GSXR Conversion:

            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=200563

            New to me bike: 2008 B-KING

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              #7
              Originally posted by grandman View Post
              Just replaced the valve cover gasket a couple weeks ago. I ordered carb o-rings from Robert Barr a few days ago. Any idea where to get #17 from or is it pretty standard (ya right)?
              Order from any dealership source, either your local Suzuki dealer or from one of many that sell on-line. Part Shark has good prices, but their shipping is a little high. There are tons others. Try a google search.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #8
                Been there, done that. Simple job, problem solved. Thanks to the help of the experts here!


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                  #9
                  WHich is better? Asbestos or MLS?

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                    #10
                    I take it this can be the same solution for a similar problem on an 81' 850?

                    V/R

                    Kev

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by coolksprt View Post
                      I take it this can be the same solution for a similar problem on an 81' 850?

                      V/R

                      Kev
                      No. Different engine design.
                      The rectangular O-ring in the center of the head gasket or most likely,
                      the tach drive or valve cover is leaking.

                      Eric

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                        #12
                        Went to my local Susie dealer and ordered them. $24 total for both - yikes.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by hikermikem View Post
                          I would replace the O-rings (#17 in the pic) first before tearing off the head. Replace the valve cover gasket & adjust the valves while you're in there. Those two head bolts with the O-rings are right in front. Re-torque the other head bolts as well.
                          That's exactly what it was. Put about 100 miles on it since replacing these o-rings and it's still dry.

                          Thanks!

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by rwcfrank View Post
                            I cant stand leaks...
                            Eh. Forces you to always have fresh oil.


                            Grandman, that's awesome. A quick $24 fix thanks to great advice. Saves a lot of frustration in troubleshooting.
                            Erik

                            1982 GS550M

                            Dyna S, Dyna greens, coil relay mod w/LED, Sonic Springs (.90)

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