leaky valve cover

[mattevans]

anyone got any step by steps on changing those leaky valve cover gaskets on my 84

[BradT]

It is a fun job, as things will just fit. Suggest using some liquid sealant to stick the gasket to the covers prior to trying to install them.

 

This should hold gasket in place, but double check before tightenign bolts as you want to make sure it stayed put.

 

Watch your fingers they will be in the way HAHA

 

Brad

[Marcarl]

Remove the tank cover, side covers, lower faring, rad side covers, spark plug wires, baffle plates on top of the valve covers (make sure you hide these in a good spot so that the next time someone asks for them they will be right handy, like not on you MC)(also the one comes out one way and the other goes out the other). Now you need to take out the rad bolts and push the rad ahead slightly, remove the YICS that is in front of and above the front valve cover, it has 4 vacuum hoses attached. This can also find a place of permanent rest other than on you scoot but you need to run hoses from one vacuum port to another, I just crisscrossed them, not a fun job. Next take off the valve cover bolts, best to have a 10ml ratchet wrench for this job, it's worth the investment. Now remove the valve covers one out one way and the other out the opposite way. Clean and inspect, install new gaskets using a minimal amount of gasket silicone to hold everything in place. make sure you also replace the bolt rubbers as well. Install valve covers in the same place as you found them, tighten down all the bolts, they are shoulder bolts so keep turning until they stop, you can't over tighten them, replace all the rest of the paraphernalia that you so nicely took off, replace the spark plugs with new ones, install the wires etc etc.

Be ready to have lots of patience, lots of coffee, good music and a warm shop. It can be done in one evening, but best allow for some enjoyment and make it a 2 night affair.

Hope I got it all

Carl

[Pappa Bear]

I changed mine with the carbs still on the bike. It can be done, the back one is easy- the front one is a little trickey! Be sure to check the wire on the right side of the motor, up under the side, kinda hard to see unless your looking for it. It may unhook taking them of. It controls your fan motor/ sensor.