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Title: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: tderida on January 12, 2016, 01:03:02 AM
Hi;
Hi; clutch cover gasket I have doubts about the old one during previous maintenance does not change; it's obvious because the lower parts of the cover there are some oil leaks.
The original gasket exceeds my budget and I already think I could cut it  from  some gasket paper? I have an experimental idea about  cut it by my vinyl  plotter  :biggrin:

Has the gasket paper be a special kind?
The tickness of it?

Maybe some of you can help in this regard?
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: ribbert on January 12, 2016, 04:12:09 AM
Quote from: tderida on January 12, 2016, 01:03:02 AM
Hi;
Hi; clutch cover gasket I have doubts about the old one .....
The original gasket exceeds my budget and I already think I could cut it  from  some gasket paper? I have an experimental idea about  cut it by my vinyl  plotter  :biggrin:

Has the gasket paper be a special kind?
The tickness of it?

Maybe some of you can help in this regard?

Yep, this stuff:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1537/24332770005_3f4b266dae_o.jpg)

You can use it to patch up broken gaskets, where pieces are missing or even in place of an entire gasket IF you follow the instructions.

I use it a lot, especially on older vehicles where gaskets are no longer available, waaaaay better than trying to cut gaskets and it is 100% effective.

My own clutch cover has remained oil tight for over 100k using this with a gasket that was broken into several pieces and gone brittle (even though I have several new ones hanging on the wall). 

I have used this on all sorts of engines in place of gaskets entirely and never had a failure, IF you follow the instructions.

Noel
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: aviationfred on January 12, 2016, 02:29:25 PM
If you happen to work in a manufacturing environment. You may be able to find a sheet of Garlock gasket material. Leak-Gard Style 3750 would be the best. More common is their Blue-Gard gasket material. In the Blue-Gard the best would be the 3300.


Fred
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: Pat Conlon on January 12, 2016, 04:11:12 PM
Quote from: tderida on January 12, 2016, 01:03:02 AM

The original gasket exceeds my budget and I already think I could cut it  from  some gasket paper? I have an experimental idea about  cut it by my vinyl  plotter  :biggrin:



By the time you buy the gasket paper along the amount of waste that will happen when you cut the pattern, would it not be better to buy a $11.27 oem gasket and call it a day?

It's not that expensive. http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-4CR-15461-00-00.html (http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-4CR-15461-00-00.html)
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: racerrad8 on January 12, 2016, 04:25:05 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on January 12, 2016, 04:11:12 PM
By the time you buy the gasket paper along the amount of waste that will happen when you cut the pattern, would it not be better to buy a $11.27 oem gasket and call it a day?

There is a better & cheaper option at RPM.

RPM Clutch Cover Gasket (http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Engine%3AClutchCoverGasket)

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: Pat Conlon on January 12, 2016, 04:36:59 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on January 12, 2016, 04:25:05 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on January 12, 2016, 04:11:12 PM
By the time you buy the gasket paper along the amount of waste that will happen when you cut the pattern, would it not be better to buy a $11.27 oem gasket and call it a day?

There is a better & cheaper option at RPM.

RPM Clutch Cover Gasket (http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Engine%3AClutchCoverGasket)

Randy - RPM

Thanks Randy. My mistake, I checked your site under "clutch parts" and didn't see the listing...It's under "engine parts".
Approx how much would the shipping be to Turkey? Just curious.
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: FJ1100mjk on January 12, 2016, 04:37:13 PM
How much does it cost nowadays to ship a clutch cover gasket that costs 28.30 Turkish Lira (9.33 USD), from the US of A to Turkey?
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: racerrad8 on January 12, 2016, 06:36:56 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on January 12, 2016, 04:36:59 PM
Thanks Randy. My mistake, I checked your site under "clutch parts" and didn't see the listing...It's under "engine parts".
Approx how much would the shipping be to Turkey? Just curious.
Quote from: FJ1100mjk on January 12, 2016, 04:37:13 PM
How much does it cost nowadays to ship a clutch cover gasket that costs 28.30 Turkish Lira (9.33 USD), from the US of A to Turkey?

I am not sure and have no way to check it. He will had to put his shipping info into the website and select 1st class mail. But I would venture to say 1st class envelope to be somewhere around $8.00 (that is what it cost to the UK & Australia)

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: FJ1100mjk on January 12, 2016, 06:45:44 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on January 12, 2016, 06:36:56 PM

Quote from: FJ1100mjk on January 12, 2016, 04:37:13 PM
How much does it cost nowadays to ship a clutch cover gasket that costs 28.30 Turkish Lira (9.33 USD), from the US of A to Turkey?

I am not sure and have no way to check it. He will had to put his shipping info into the website and select 1st class mail. But I would venture to say 1st class envelope to be somewhere around $8.00 (that is what it cost to the UK & Australia)

Randy - RPM

That's a lot cheaper than I though it could be.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: tderida on January 19, 2016, 11:43:41 AM
Wow! what a fantastic forum! You all give me  many options. I go with Randy ofcourse no matter the shipping costs.  Just curious what you think about using black silicone gasket? or on which parts of engine  its ok to use?
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: FJmonkey on January 19, 2016, 12:12:07 PM
Quote from: tderida on January 19, 2016, 11:43:41 AM
Wow! what a fantastic forum! You all give me  many options. I go with Randy ofcourse no matter the shipping costs.  Just curious what you think about using black silicone gasket? or on which parts of engine  its ok to use?

According to randy, the FJ engine does not need any liquid sealer other than the case halves. All the gaskets/seals do not require any additional sealant when they are in good condition.
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on January 19, 2016, 08:45:09 PM
That's cold Pat. You mad at Randy?
Title: Re: Clutch cover gasket
Post by: Pat Conlon on January 19, 2016, 09:54:53 PM
I better not be.....He will take a hammer to my bike...

Honest mistake....honest...