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Rebuild gasket set
Posted: 01:49 pm Jan 07 2012
by kawabunga
I,m looking to buy a complete engine rebuild gasket set. Before I go and buy the cheapest set on on E-Bay, I would welcome any input on quality and /or things to look out for.
Also am also planning to send my head into RB, and need to send Ron a solder sample per his site instructions. I need to know if I compress the head gasket for this test if I can reuse it. Or do I need to buy an extra?
Posted: 10:05 pm Jan 07 2012
by Deseret Rider
Consider these guys for the gasket set---they are pretty good vendors.
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/
Posted: 11:02 pm Jan 07 2012
by SS109
I'm a firm believer in factory gaskets. If you choose to go with one of the kits on the market I suggest, at minimum, getting factory head and base gaskets.
Posted: 12:00 am Jan 08 2012
by scheckaet
never had an issue with the 3 topend gasket kit I used...
what don't u like about them?
Posted: 12:50 am Jan 08 2012
by SS109
It is mainly piece of mind but it also the consistent quality that is important to me. With aftermarket you never know if the basket gasket is the proper density or thickness as the factory piece. Same kind of applies to the head gasket as well in the quality of the metal. I have an aftermarket gasket set for the 200 but I have all factory seals and factory head and base gaskets.
Re: Rebuild gasket set
Posted: 12:55 am Jan 08 2012
by OLHILLBILLY
kawabunga wrote:Also am also planning to send my head into RB, and need to send Ron a solder sample per his site instructions. I need to know if I compress the head gasket for this test if I can reuse it. Or do I need to buy an extra?
You don't have to send the solder sample pieces to Ron for a KDX head. And no, once the gasket has been compressed you can't reuse it.
Posted: 03:09 am Jan 08 2012
by Mr. Wibbens
I call bullshit
Posted: 09:17 am Jan 08 2012
by factoryX
Posted: 09:29 am Jan 08 2012
by Slick_Nick
Mr. Wibbens wrote:I call bullshit
If anyones an expert on reusing old parts again it's you, right?
Posted: 10:05 am Jan 08 2012
by scheckaet
some reuse the old head gasket after cleaning them and coating them with copper spray I believe. Never heard of anyone having issue with that. would i do it myself? nope cuz I like the piece of mind when I use a new kit.
Posted: 03:51 pm Jan 08 2012
by paulkdx220
as long as the head gasket is not a crush type, you can anneal it with a propane torch and re-use. i don't know what the kdx uses as i've never had it apaty. i do that with my old kawi triple. a light dusting of copper spray is good on new and old gaskets.
Posted: 04:13 pm Jan 08 2012
by Mr. Wibbens
Posted: 11:14 am Jan 09 2012
by gsa102
I have re-used head and base gaskets before but that doesn't mean you should. It would be relatively easy to replace the head gasket if it leaked. For peace of mind I would buy new.
Posted: 02:04 pm Jan 09 2012
by KarlP
Cometic makes a good gasket kit. At least, I've never had any problems.
I'd re-use a head gasket if I HAD to. I can't see trying to use re-use a base gasket. They usually fall apart.
Ron does not need the solder bit for the KDX. Ask him.
Posted: 02:05 pm Jan 10 2012
by kawabunga
Thanks for the replies.
It sounds like a head check is not required.
Cometic was the good s**t for turbo DSM's.
My past automotive work saw a huge difference in quality.
Hate working with this low budget, unfortunately the toy gets paid last.
Posted: 03:54 pm Jan 10 2012
by cornishwrecker220
pattern gasket kits are fine but i would use a genuine kawasaki item for the head as they have (they did on my 220) a tacky coating which super seals the head..i also use a light coating of grease on base gaskets & inlet/reed gaskets, for the exhaust side a small amount of hi temp silicone (the type used on boiler joints) works good, seals nice is flexible & prevents the exhaust from blowing & dripping sticky 2 stoke oil around the pipe & frame!
