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Ok, I think I've read most of the base gasket replacement posts, but wanted to check in here before I tear into my bike. I also have the service manual, read through the procedure and belive I've committed all but the specific torque values to memory.
Status: 2006 TW200, 4800 miles, 145 psi cylinder pressure, constant weeping at the front of the cylinder base, and a tiny bit around the head gasket.
I have the 2010 base gasket, oring, head gasket, and new dowel pin orings ready to go and would like some feedback regarding:
How long should this take for your average WECSOG shade tree mechanic (can I do it successfully in one evening after work, or should I wait for the weekend for same day service)?
One man job or would extra hands be...handy?
I see folks replacing rings every time their cylinder comes off...why with this few miles on the engine?
Yamabond the base gasket upon installation? Why or why not?
Is there a sticky for this posted somewhere already...?
Thanks,
AD
Status: 2006 TW200, 4800 miles, 145 psi cylinder pressure, constant weeping at the front of the cylinder base, and a tiny bit around the head gasket.
I have the 2010 base gasket, oring, head gasket, and new dowel pin orings ready to go and would like some feedback regarding:
How long should this take for your average WECSOG shade tree mechanic (can I do it successfully in one evening after work, or should I wait for the weekend for same day service)?
One man job or would extra hands be...handy?
I see folks replacing rings every time their cylinder comes off...why with this few miles on the engine?
Yamabond the base gasket upon installation? Why or why not?
Is there a sticky for this posted somewhere already...?
Thanks,
AD