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Title: What to replace when removing/reinstalling head?
Post by: Garrett on September 19, 2011, 06:32:13 AM
Because a stud snapped off in my head, I decided to pull the motor and have the head machined.
It took me and a friend just 45 minutes to drop the motor.
Before I pull the head, what parts should I have on hand to replace during reinstallation?
I have the repair manual but it wasn't very clear on what needs to be changed.

Thanks
Title: Re: What to replace when removing/reinstalling head?
Post by: burning1 on September 19, 2011, 07:40:27 AM
I haven't done a head... So perhaps someone else could review this list...

Typically though, you're going to want to replace the head gasket. You may also wish to have a spare valve cover gasket, and possibly a spare PCV cover gasket. You should also have engine assembly lube handy.
Title: Re: What to replace when removing/reinstalling head?
Post by: mister on September 19, 2011, 12:11:40 PM
And while you're at it you might as well replace the milk in the handlebars. Don't use powdered.  :thumb:

Michael
Title: Re: What to replace when removing/reinstalling head?
Post by: ramennoodles on September 19, 2011, 07:22:24 PM
New head gasket.  I attempted to reuse the old one and spray copper on it, it didn't work.  I reused all other gasket and they sealed fine.  A gasket kit would be nice but I couldn't find one at the time I did mine.  Main concerns for sealing for me was the head gasket, the o-ring washers that go with head gasket and the bottom cylinder gasket.  And be a good time to replace valve stem seals
Title: Re: What to replace when removing/reinstalling head?
Post by: BaltimoreGS on September 19, 2011, 07:30:05 PM
Make sure you don't forget the o-rings that let the top end get oil pressure!   :thumb:

-Jessie
Title: Re: What to replace when removing/reinstalling head?
Post by: Garrett on September 19, 2011, 07:30:49 PM
TTIWOP!

Diagrams from like bikebandit? What part are you refering to? Thanks guys!