Hi is there a kit available to replace a cam chain guide ?
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79F 650 Cam Chain Guide
- Thread starter Leslie
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No, not that I'm aware of. You just buy the guide and any other parts that are needed. At the very least that would be topend gaskets but could also include a new chain, valve guide seals, rings and/or pistons, etc. It all depends on the condition of the other parts and you'll need to pull it apart to determine that.
My prefered supplier for most of that stuff: http://www.hoosracing.com/new650750engineparts.html
I do like the Vesrah gasket kits, Mikes has then in stock occasionally
https://www.mikesxs.net/gasket-set-complete-xs650.html
I do like the Vesrah gasket kits, Mikes has then in stock occasionally
https://www.mikesxs.net/gasket-set-complete-xs650.html
Not specifically, a top gasket set, most will replace valve seals, check, lap the valves, measure bore/piston clearance, hone, new rings? Use Jim's top end rebuild guide to proceed?
Whatever you do avoid those mudderfukkin green Athena gaskets like the plague. They're crap junk garbage useless shit.
Did I mention I don't like 'em?
Here's my base gasket after 3-4k miles. Pushed itself out about 6mm. It ain't leakin' yet, but give it time.... it will. The cam cover gaskets actually split in a few places... and yeah, leaked all over the head.... crap useless garbage.
@grizld1 warned us for years to stay away from 'em. Did I listen? No.
Did I mention I don't like 'em?
Here's my base gasket after 3-4k miles. Pushed itself out about 6mm. It ain't leakin' yet, but give it time.... it will. The cam cover gaskets actually split in a few places... and yeah, leaked all over the head.... crap useless garbage.
@grizld1 warned us for years to stay away from 'em. Did I listen? No.
Quit sugar coating it, and tell us what you really think!Whatever you do avoid those mudderfukkin green Athena gaskets like the plague. They're crap junk garbage useless shit.
Did I mention I don't like 'em?
Here's my base gasket after 3-4k miles. Pushed itself out about 6mm. It ain't leakin' yet, but give it time.... it will. The cam cover gaskets actually split in a few places... and yeah, leaked all over the head.... crap useless garbage.
@grizld1 warned us for years to stay away from 'em. Did I listen? No.
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Athena..... 
Guess you guys found out the hard way that Athena's use of easily available 1.5 mm. stock in their head gaskets instead of Vesrah's made-to-OE spec of 1.43 makes a difference. Lessons: 1. Measure before you install. 2. Assume that any alteration in deck height will impact valve timing and performance. Now let's hear from all those guys who've installed Athena crap and can't feel the difference. IMO there's nothing worse than shills and mouthy rookies.
+1 on cam chain guides from Hoos Racing. If you buy from Mike's don't say you weren't warned.
+1 on cam chain guides from Hoos Racing. If you buy from Mike's don't say you weren't warned.
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There seems to be a difference of opinion when it comes to gaskets, obviously OEM are not available.
I don’t think so. Among those who know better, the opinion is aligned.
Like I wrote, nothing worse than shills and noisy rookies. Vesrah gaskets are made to strict OE specs. Athena gaskets are not.
JJames
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As a mouthy rookie I resent your comment but take your advice. lol.
