Putting gaskets on dry??

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Putting gaskets on dry??

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So im doing a top end rebuild on my 2002 kdx 200 with a prox piston and gasket kit. I know i should put the head gasket dry but i was wondering about the others.
specifically for the kips covers and carb boot gaskets.
I have heard of people using grease or some kind of sealant...while others prefer dry. What do u guys recommend?
I just dont want the carb boot gasket to leak.
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Clean and dry. Sealant is a no no. Gas eats sealant(silicone) and you will end up with a vacuum leak. Grease will make the gasket slide and not compress as it should to do its job. Clean and Dry is the way to go just like the factory.
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I vote dry.
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I agree with clean and dry to the point I would wipe the metal surface with thinners then wipe the thinners residue off and never ever had a leek. Did have many gaskets leaving parts on both services on disassembly though.

For this bike only I am experimenting with grease for the minor paper gaskets like side cover.
JUST experimenting to see if I can reuse them. It's no big deal if they leek/weep and then I will know.
So far so good on first put together.
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Permatex hylomar gasket sealant,gasket will not stick to surfaces,slide or leak as other have said.
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Post by KarlP »

I like to use that spray copper adhesive on one surface only. It keeps the gasket in place during assembly.

In most cases dry would be fine also.

The best method I have found for old gasket removal is some aircraft paint remover. I spray a bit in a little container and paint it on - the old gasket just bubbles off
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KarlP wrote: The best method I have found for old gasket removal is some aircraft paint remover. I spray a bit in a little container and paint it on - the old gasket just bubbles off
Brilliant. Thank you.
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