Hi all,
On the first 2 XS engines I did a 100% re-build on there were no leaks at all. I have just finished the third one and started doing some miles on it and it leaks like a sieve. I have taken the engine out of the frame and stripped the top end to replace all the seals and gaskets. I was thinking about using sealant on the cylinder base gasket but the sealant will have started to dry long before I get to torquing everything down.
Has anyone found a good way to ensure there is a good seal on the cylinder head base gasket?
I had leaks around the valve covers, cam shaft seals and head gasket as well. It looked like a classic Triumph!!!
On the first 2 XS engines I did a 100% re-build on there were no leaks at all. I have just finished the third one and started doing some miles on it and it leaks like a sieve. I have taken the engine out of the frame and stripped the top end to replace all the seals and gaskets. I was thinking about using sealant on the cylinder base gasket but the sealant will have started to dry long before I get to torquing everything down.
Has anyone found a good way to ensure there is a good seal on the cylinder head base gasket?
I had leaks around the valve covers, cam shaft seals and head gasket as well. It looked like a classic Triumph!!!