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PostSubject: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 5:24 am

Embarrassed writing this but does it matter which way the valve cover screw seals go in? Embarassed
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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:57 am

That depends on what type of valve cover you have. Really, I'm not shitting you. Does your bike have rocker covers sealed with an o-ring around the plug or a circular neoprene gasket? The change over point was somewhere around mid 2012 I think???

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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:21 am

Hi Pete it has the o ring with the long plug tube.
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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:27 am

I'm assuming you're talking about the tampons...

I don't know of the difference between the pre-2012s and the post=2012s, but all the ones I've worked with have a pronounced "cup" side that holds the head of the valve cover retention bolt.

If that differs on your version, I'm sure Pete will return to clarify.

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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 8:48 am

Thanks Steak i had a feeling the ' lady items' went that way, but with my advancing years and alcohol consumption, i get confused easily!
One more question please while yourself and Pete are here, when i dropped my sump after rollerising i noticed thick mayo starting to drip from the pipe that comes from the blow- by box whereas there was none in the sump or covers. Should i be concerned or is this quite common?
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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:14 am

wayne68 wrote:
... i noticed thick mayo starting to drip from the pipe that comes from the blow- by box whereas there was none in the sump or covers. Should i be concerned or is this quite common?
Wayne

Wayne:

Mirrors my experience. The crankcase breather system is prime spot for accumulation of Mayo. Mine was basically inoperative because of that. It's a total PIA but a thorough cleaning while you have the tank and throttle bodies off might be in order...but you're asking about valve covers...dammit.
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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:26 am

Cheers Freshegg, as there's no mayo in the sump or covers i think I'll leave it be ( all back together now ).
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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:40 pm

Early tampons like yours are ambisidestrous. The later type used with the thick plug tube gasket are the ones that are cupped. I'll take a pic later.

There is always likely to be Mayo in the breather pipes unless you live in a very hot climate.

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PostSubject: Re: Stupid question..   Stupid question.. Icon_minitime1Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:09 am

I have the old o ring covers and the seals are cupped, i can see it now. The seals that came with my b kit are the same both sides. Guess they just chuck in whatever's handy at the factory.
I'll put the new ones in anyway and keep the old ones as spares.
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