Re-Torquing Head. Couple ?'s

[UncleMike]

I reuse mine until it tears.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUK...mZ180041930761

Thanks, brother. I'll see how terrible mine looks!

~Mike

[UncleMike]

What was the red stuff all over the valve/cam-cover gasket and the screws for the rectangular chrome valve end covers?

You didn't mention that all the nuts for re-torquing the head would look different!

On to torque it all down now.

Thanks for the help, guys.

~Mike

[chef1366]

Someone used silicone. Try to stay away from that! If you do use it spread a thin layer with your finger and let it set up before applying the cover.

[UncleMike]

Someone used silicone. Try to stay away from that! If you do use it spread a thin layer with your finger and let it set up before applying the cover.

I put the cover back on already. Should I take it off and clean all that crap away?

[UncleMike]

BTW - That 6mm bolt between the exhaust on the front of the engine was very loose, and that's where the seepage was coming from.

[chef1366]

Only if you think there is a chance that it can get into the engine. It can possibly clog the small oil ports in the engine and get into the oil pump.

[UncleMike]

Only if you think there is a chance that it can get into the engine. It can possibly clog the small oil ports in the engine and get into the oil pump.

Yeah, it was stringy.

Hope I didn't ruin it already.

[UncleMike]

Okay, clean now.

Couple more ?'s,...

Is there any procedure for torquing the cam/valve cover back down? There's nothing mentioned in my manual. Not even to what ft.-lbs.

Should I be replacing the o-rings/gaskets on the four screws that go down behind the valve-end covers?

Do I need to do anything to re-seat the tach?

Thanks,
~Mike

[chef1366]

Okay, clean now.

Couple more ?'s,...

Is there any procedure for torquing the cam/valve cover back down? There's nothing mentioned in my manual. Not even to what ft.-lbs.

Should I be replacing the o-rings/gaskets on the four screws that go down behind the valve-end covers?

Do I need to do anything to re-seat the tach?

Thanks,
~Mike

I start from the center and work my way out alternating from each side of the breather cover. I think ten ft.-lb should do it.

I replaced the washer type o-rings once but I have reused them.

I rotate the tach gear until the head cover snaps down on the head.

[UncleMike]

I start from the center and work my way out alternating from each side of the breather cover. I think ten ft.-lb should do it.

I replaced the washer type o-rings once but I have reused them.

I rotate the tach gear until the head cover snaps down on the head.

Thanks.

Any particular way I would know if those washer/o-rings need replacin'?

[chef1366]

The center is made of rubber. If the rubber is still pliable and intact they should be ok. They should also fit tight on the screw.
I know the manual says to always replace them but if they don't leak, don't sweat it.

[UncleMike]

The center is made of rubber. If the rubber is still pliable and intact they should be ok. They should also fit tight on the screw.
I know the manual says to always replace them but if they don't leak, don't sweat it.

Thank you, my friend. And thank you for stayin' up late to answer inane questions!

~Mike

[chef1366]

Thank you, my friend. And thank you for stayin' up late to answer inane questions!

~Mike

Subtract three hours
I used to live in Eastern time zone.

[UncleMike]

Subtract three hours
I used to live in Eastern time zone.

Thanks regardless.

[chef1366]

No prob bud\\/