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Leak through head stem nuts

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kiwikx500:
Cheerz for that JF - really appreciate your advice - off to their site 8-)

kaw rider:
The coated head & base gasket are nice. I reuse them acouple of time when doing R & D work. Seals up nice with kawasaki uneven surfaces.

kiwikx500:
Cheers Kaw rider

Where can the coated head and base gasket that you use be purchased online from please ?

May be exactly what is needed once the feeler gauge and straight edge goes on, JF's permatex spray sounds a good option too.

When took the head off there was no bonding of head - gasket and block what so ever, could not believe how easy it lifted off - dealer has used a gasket that looks like its made from sheet metal painted black  :-o

Friar-Tuck:
  Kiwi KX,
 Something I picked up from the Guys here was to "Lap" the Head and Cyl.
  I Realize you don't want to pull the cyl again, however maybe next time she's apart this may be something to consider.
  Check this thread  http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4000.msg29393.html#msg29393
 
  I don't have any high tech equipment, a big piece of glass, some sandpaper and some acetone (to wash/flush the sandpaper)   This may help with the leak, and the guys also mentioned chamfering the stud holes in the cyl.
  Tuck\o/

kiwikx500:
Cheers for taking the timeout Tuck to post all that - good effort considering you usually chewing on a bone :-D

Non hi tec tools suit my budget :) Its just what I needed thanks to tie in with the other shared info


Cheers boys - Tops !

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