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Mikedz
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PostPosted: 21:57 - 18 Jan 2015    Post subject: Do I need to oil new clutch cover gasket? Reply with quote
I took off the clutch cover on my 2008 ybr125 to clean the oil filter. In my ignorance I put the existing gasket back on and it leaks when I turn the engine on. I have ordered a new gasket. Do I need to oil it or put some sort of sealant on before installation? Also do I need to clean the surfaces where the cover meets the clutch case? Best way to do this?

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mentalboy
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PostPosted: 23:42 - 18 Jan 2015    Post subject: Re: Do I need to oil new clutch cover gasket? Reply with quote
Mikedz wrote:
I took off the clutch cover on my 2008 ybr125 to clean the oil filter. In my ignorance I put the existing gasket back on and it leaks when I turn the engine on. I have ordered a new gasket. Do I need to oil it or put some sort of sealant on before installation? Also do I need to clean the surfaces where the cover meets the clutch case? Best way to do this?

Cheers,

Mike


Cleaning the oil filter??? Inside the clutch cover??? New ones on me!!

I always oil new gaskets, some people do, some don't - I'm old school. And yes you need to clean the mating surfaces, a Stanley knife blade is good for a novice just be careful not to nick the surface. I use a 1/4" wood chisel that is very sharp but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who doesn't use chisels in a professional capacity.
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PostPosted: 09:08 - 19 Jan 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Modern gaskets are meant to be used dry (although I doubt it matters if you oil it or not).

The most important thing is to clean the gasket face thoroughly.

I'd be very wary of using a chisel to do this unless you're very good: A sharp steel chisel will easily gouge the gasket face.

You'd be better off getting a piece of copper pipe, hammering one end flat and then filing that to a chisel point: The softer copper is much less likely to mark the gasket face.
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PostPosted: 11:13 - 19 Jan 2015    Post subject: Re: Do I need to oil new clutch cover gasket? Reply with quote
mentalboy wrote:
Cleaning the oil filter??? Inside the clutch cover??? New ones on me!!


Many small 4T engines have an internal oil pump/filter mechanism.

Just make sure the mating surfaces are cleaned thouroughly and not damaged! Personally, I wouldn't oil new gaskets. What does the manual for your bike say?
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Mikedz
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PostPosted: 20:38 - 20 Jan 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Gasket arrived. Will put it on this weekend. The manual doesn't describe how to remove/install the clutch cover and the Haynes manual simply says to install new gasket but doesn't describe how.
Let's see how it goes! :s
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PostPosted: 20:53 - 20 Jan 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mikedz wrote:
Haynes manual simply says to install new gasket but doesn't describe how.
Let's see how it goes! :s


These fellas just told you how! Laughing
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