Seals/Gaskets

[Anonymous]

After removing the exhaust header pipes from the head on my '78 GS 750E last night, I realized there were no exhaust gaskets. The pipes are flanged. Is it meant to be metal on metal contact wiith the head? I had alot of leakage around (2) of the pipes.

I am in the process of buying parts for a rebuild. I notice that Dennis Kirk carries a complete engine rebuild gasket kit. Does that include valve seals? The kit does not include cam cover end plugs. Where can I find these?

Any advice from someone who has recently rebuilt this motor and had to buy the seals/gaskets is much appreciated.

[SqDancerLynn1]

there is a gasket You may have to dig it out

[Anonymous]

There should be exhaust gaskets. If not, then they were left out when the last work was done.

I doubt that that the gasket kit includes valve seals. As a matter of fact, I don't think any seals are included. I also do not know of any seal kits for these bikes. When I rebuilt mine, I went to bikebandit.com and ordered them individually. I then purchased a lower end gasket kit (about $15) and the other gaskets were included with my new pistons.

I may be wrong about seal kits - I just could never find any.

[gtsg01]

Check with these guys

https://www.partsnmoreonline.com/PNMSite/GASKETS_Suzuki_overhaul.htm

I don't know if the kits come with Cam Cover end plugs but they list the valve seals and the O rings as part of the kit.

They are far cheaper than Dennis Kirk or anyone else that I have found.

[billp]

The last vesrah gasket set (for an 850) I bought from dennis kirk included valve guide seals.
Cam cover plugs can be had from suzuki.
Your exhaust gaskets are probably there, under the soot.

bill

[Anonymous]

Keep in mind that there are quite a few seals that are not of the o-ring variety. The ones on the crank, shift lever, clutch actuator, etc. If you are doing a complete rebuild I would replace them all. The oil pump uses an o-ring seal - but is that in the set?

I don't trust them to include all of the necessary seals. Try to get a definitive list.

[KW]

Most (if not all) gasket sets come with the valve guide oil seals. At least the ones I've seen do!

[Anonymous]

I wasn't sure about the valve guide seals - I didn't purchase the complete gasket set - just the bottom end set. If you guys are sure the complete set has them, then I will agree that it does.

As for all a complete gasket set containing all the seals and gaskets, I sincerely doubt it. If you find one that has them all please post the p/n for my next rebuild. Again, the crank seals need to be replaced along with a few others that I can't imagine come in the kit.

I would try to get a definitive list from the manufacturer. Then, if it isn't complete, order the rest individually. If you don't, I can guarantee you will be waiting for seals during your assembly.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the tips guys. I have got it apart now and plan on starting the mahine work this weekend. I plan on replacing all seals & gaskets. I have gotten it this far why not do the whole thing.

Still can't find those exhaust gaskets. I am thinking that they weren't put in when the previous owner worked on it. I am finding mass amount of silicone all over the place. So I am not doubting they were forgotten.

Again thanks for the help.