Primary Inspection Cover Gasket

[SamF]

Searched, didn't find anything on this---

My old primary inspection cover gasket has a small tear-- it is not leaking, but I don't want to take a chance-- haven't done this before--

Is there anything special I need to do other than take out old gasket, clean surfaces, replace with new gasket---

I assume that I do not want fresh oil on the gasket where it creates a seal, is that correct???????

Thanks in advance---

 

[stinger1]

I have never changed the gasket, always replaced. join at the top, it wont leak.....

 

[SamF]

Thanks for your reply, but I do not know what you mean--- what is the difference between changing and replacing the gasket?

 

[LamboV12]

Just replace it - ok if dry - very simple. Caution = do not over torque. The 4 screws on the corners can easily crack the inspection cover corners. Notice when you remove the covers that the corners have thin metal compared to the rest of the cover. They are prone to cracking. BD and baker are out of stock. Mine cracked and i had one CNC'd as a replacement.

 

[08mastiff]

Searched, didn't find anything on this---

My old primary inspection cover gasket has a small tear-- it is not leaking, but I don't want to take a chance-- haven't done this before--

Is there anything special I need to do other than take out old gasket, clean surfaces, replace with new gasket---

I assume that I do not want fresh oil on the gasket where it creates a seal, is that correct???????

Thanks in advance---

Sam maybe this will help from the 2008 service manual. Before installing the primary inspection gasket, spread a small layer of loctite 5699 RTV Silicone Sealer onto the face of the primary. Spread it to ensure continuous surface coverage. Then place gasket over it and install inspection cover and hand tighten with no loctite on the screws. Then tighten screws to 54 in lbs with a final torque of 108 in lbs. First tighten top left, next bottom right, next bottom left, and finally top right. Personally I would get a new primary inspection cover gasket if there is a tear. Can't cost much at all. Good Luck!:up:

 

[SamF]

Just replace it - ok if dry - very simple. Caution = do not over torque. The 4 screws on the corners can easily crack the inspection cover corners. Notice when you remove the covers that the corners have thin metal compared to the rest of the cover. They are prone to cracking. BD and baker are out of stock. Mine cracked and i had one CNC'd as a replacement.

Thanks Lambo-- good tips----:up:

 

[SamF]

Sam maybe this will help from the 2008 service manual. Before installing the primary inspection gasket, spread a small layer of loctite 5699 RTV Silicone Sealer onto the face of the primary. Spread it to ensure continuous surface coverage. Then place gasket over it and install inspection cover and hand tighten with no loctite on the screws. Then tighten screws to 54 in lbs with a final torque of 108 in lbs. First tighten top left, next bottom right, next bottom left, and finally top right. Personally I would get a new primary inspection cover gasket if there is a tear. Can't cost much at all. Good Luck!:up:

wow--- much appreciated-- good info:2thumbs:

 

[PA Chopper]

Go to your local auto parts store and get a sheet of gasket material and make your own gasket. Much easier and much cheaper. You can get at least four out of one sheet if I remember right.

 

[echoniner111]

Just replace it - ok if dry - very simple. Caution = do not over torque. The 4 screws on the corners can easily crack the inspection cover corners. Notice when you remove the covers that the corners have thin metal compared to the rest of the cover. They are prone to cracking. BD and baker are out of stock. Mine cracked and i had one CNC'd as a replacement.

9 lbs is the poundage on the the primary bolts . :up:

 

[SamF]

thanks guys for all the info--

too late to make my own-- bought two online

 

[Nukeranger]

Here is a little more info for what it is worth.

Gasket number for a 2008 is 3027G-DSSC ($2.50) and the Chrome Inspection Cover is 3027-DSSC ($82.50). Call Amy at Strokers to order it from Baker. She'l have the gaskets unless she sells out. You can always cut a gasket.

I noted that the new cover and gasket wasn't any different than the original.

The most important thing I learned is don't over torque the cover screws. The first time I torqued to 110 inch lbs without a problem. The next time I cracked the upper left corner as shown by the pictures below. I WILL NOT BE TORQUING MINE to 110 inch lbs. After applying silicone, I might go as high as 54 inch lbs but never again to 100 inch lbs.

Notice in the first picture how the cover delaminated for whatever reason.

Live and learn.

PS: This didn't leak much so I rode until I received the new cover and gasket (probably over a month). You could just see the seepage on the outside cover. I would just wipe it after a ride.

 

[Nukeranger]

FYI,

Installed a new inspection cover. Other than the Service Manual directions, I used Permatex Ultra Grey Gasket Maker vice Locktite 5699, waited 30 minutes after installing screws hand tight to torque to 30 inch lbs, and then waited 60 minutes to torque to 50 inch lbs. We will see if it leaks.

 

[Raywood]

I just did mine today using the Permatex Ultra Grey and yes the manual says to use a sealer. I use red loctite on the 4 bolts and just tighten them hand tight. Don't have a torque wrench that goes down to 9 lbs (108 in lbs).

 

[1BADK9]

I too use a sealer on the gasket and only hand tighten the 4 small bolts, no lock-tite though. I'd rather it leak a little then tighten some more than break the corners off..........again. YES I DID THAT ONCE TOO. :bang: