rocker gaskets went for the third time... how to deal with the stealer
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I don't want to be insulting. Just trying to square you away with the terminology a little.
Last edited by HarleyScuba; 11-12-2011 at 09:50 PM. Reason: nunya
#12
Just an FYI,
In 07 Harley redesigned the rocker covers and rocker cover gaskets. The new gasket design used on the 07 and later models has been a chronic source of problems for many people. Rocker cover gasket leaks on 06 and earlier Sporties was not a common problem.
In addition to insuring that the mating surfaces of the rocker boxes are true (flat), adding a small bead of Permetex gasket sealer on the mating surface of the rocker boxes has been found to significantly reduce your chances of future leaks.
In 07 Harley redesigned the rocker covers and rocker cover gaskets. The new gasket design used on the 07 and later models has been a chronic source of problems for many people. Rocker cover gasket leaks on 06 and earlier Sporties was not a common problem.
In addition to insuring that the mating surfaces of the rocker boxes are true (flat), adding a small bead of Permetex gasket sealer on the mating surface of the rocker boxes has been found to significantly reduce your chances of future leaks.
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I used the HD gaskets and put a slight amount of Permatex RTV Gasket Maker on it, and it hasn't leaked in over 13000 miles.
There is a good write up on how to do it, which is what I used. Link is below.
Rocker Box Gasket Replacement
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rocker box gaskets
When I purchased my FXSTS a few months ago ( last July) the former owner said He had just changed the rocker box gaskets. The front was leaking, so I changed it. I did check for flatness and it was OK. Now it is leaking again. I thought I had an exhaust leak, made an exhaust leak type sound, but after changing the front exhaust crush gasket, I determined it was the front rocker box, leaking again. I could stop the noise by putting my finger between the frame and rocker box sealing surface. Should there be any pressure in the rocker box, enough to cause the gasket to suck in? Maybe it just wasn't seated right when I last changed it, but the noise only started about a month ago.
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gaskets...
I understand that the rocker cover boxes can be uneven - but when mine leaked (07 Roadster) took to dealer they replaced gaskets both front and rear when only front was leaking - less than 200 miles later both front and rear were leaking - went to an independant parts place - got old style gaskets for newer models took those to dealer they replaced both with the gaskets i brought in 15,000 miles later and no leaks yet...
The gaskets I purchased were metal sandwiched between rubber. Less than $20 for both.
Dealer did not charge me to replace them when I brought it back(no waranty)...
Good luck.
The gaskets I purchased were metal sandwiched between rubber. Less than $20 for both.
Dealer did not charge me to replace them when I brought it back(no waranty)...
Good luck.
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