Head Gasket?

[grandman]

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

[hikermikem]

...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.

[rwcfrank]

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...

[niclpnut]

most of the composite gaskets are now superseded by mls gaskets.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

[grandman]

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)?

[niclpnut]

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

nic

[Nessism]

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.

[thewiz]

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

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=167068

[rwcfrank]

WHich is better? Asbestos or MLS?

[coolksprt]

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

V/R

Kev

[7981GS]

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

[grandman]

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

[grandman]

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!

[Missile99]

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.