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Valve cover leak, looking for some help in northern Colorado
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<blockquote data-quote="FullMetal" data-source="post: 1456906" data-attributes="member: 99255"><p>I just did mine last week (2005 Gen 1, 55k miles). I followed the video above, even though there are differences in the versions. I also used a LIGHT bit of black RTV on the valve cover to hold the gasket. I'm not sure what "T" bracket you are referring to, but if it is the frame crossmember, I removed mine prior to valve cover removal. Even so, it is quite tight in there and I had to slide in the valve cover a certain way to avoid catching the gasket on anything.</p><p></p><p>BTW, valve lash was in spec so no need to replace any shims. I also replaced my CCT while I was in there as it was the original.</p><p></p><p>I did have an antifreeze leak and had to replace an O Ring after engine reassembly. I found it before I put the fairing back on so not too much trouble caused. I somehow managed to damage one of them (all new) during the first reassembly.</p><p></p><p>So far, I am happy with the money I saved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FullMetal, post: 1456906, member: 99255"] I just did mine last week (2005 Gen 1, 55k miles). I followed the video above, even though there are differences in the versions. I also used a LIGHT bit of black RTV on the valve cover to hold the gasket. I'm not sure what "T" bracket you are referring to, but if it is the frame crossmember, I removed mine prior to valve cover removal. Even so, it is quite tight in there and I had to slide in the valve cover a certain way to avoid catching the gasket on anything. BTW, valve lash was in spec so no need to replace any shims. I also replaced my CCT while I was in there as it was the original. I did have an antifreeze leak and had to replace an O Ring after engine reassembly. I found it before I put the fairing back on so not too much trouble caused. I somehow managed to damage one of them (all new) during the first reassembly. So far, I am happy with the money I saved. [/QUOTE]
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