Base Gasket Sweat - Re-Torque?

[Poot]

Hey all,

1980 GS850GL.

Re did gaskets a few years back, and the base gasket (which was retardedly difficult to remove entirely) sweats a little.

I'm just wondering if its possible, or whether it would work to loosen and re-torque the nuts to help this. Its not bad, but ......




thanks



POOT

[feelergaugephil]

[QUOTE=Poot;1041672]Hey all,

1980 GS850GL.

Re did gaskets a few years back, and the base gasket (which was retardedly difficult to remove entirely) sweats a little.

I'm just wondering if its possible, or whether it would work to loosen and re-torque the nuts to help this. Its not bad, but ......


If it weeps a little, try tightening the head up (all nuts) maybe 1-2lbs above what the book calls for, and just slightly nip up the 2 outside 10mm bolts.
Failing that after tightening up and still leaks, leave it!
Or full strip down again.

[Poot]

I would have to loosen the nuts first thoug, right?


thanks,


POOT

[feelergaugephil]

Yes, do one at a time, don't loosen them all then at once.

[Poot]

Ok, thanks phil.


I'll probably start from the inside.




POOT

[chef1366]

Follow the tourque sequence in your manual