BODGING A GASKET

[stirlinggaz]

Hi all,
if i was putting a 2t engine back together. (today) & I didnt have the paper centre case gasket . (which will take a few days arrive if ordered Mon.)
what would be the best bodge type liquid gasket to use?
bearing in mind my local motor factors is open today & if it works, i could have a running engine today.
& seeing as the engine is only held on with 3 bolts, i could have the bike operational by tomorow.
cheers,
GAZ

[Kickstart]

Hi

I wouldn't. As if you find it doesn't seal then you have already used all the other gaskets which would need replacing).

All the best

Keith
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[baldy]

As been said, the centre gasket is usually a spacer as well, so it is likely that the engine wont turn over without it as everything is being squashed.

I know that on any c90 based engine it is anyway. I always say that if there is a gasket there when you take it apart, there needs to be one there when you put it back together.

Why don't you just make one?
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[stirlinggaz]

I wondered if the centre gasket does anything important.
is just paper after all....
oh well off to get screwed for honda parts & postage.
i could make one, but im not known for my cutting skills.
could re-use the old one though... in conjunction with instant gasket (if its torn anywhere)
cheers,
GAZ

[Kickstart]

[silky666]

Depends on what engine.
ie: High performance 300cc engine may be a bit less tolerant .... but in the days when I ran 50cc and 125cc 2 strokes, I would use a cornflake packet and instant gasket.
Just be careful about cutting the water jacket holes properly and dont over do the instant gasket stuff.

My 125LC ran on that for a year.
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