Oil leak from head gasket 81 KZ305
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Oil leak from head gasket 81 KZ305
15 Jul 2021 19:45
I confirmed oil leak is coming from head gasket. Does anyone here know if a gasket for an 87 kz305 will fit an 81? Different p/n's but images look the same.
I know you are not suppose to use sealant on head gaskets, but thinking about putting a little just around the edges.
I know you are not suppose to use sealant on head gaskets, but thinking about putting a little just around the edges.
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Re: Oil leak from head gasket 81 KZ305
15 Jul 2021 20:02
Looks to be the same shape, but slightly different material in the center of the later year gasket - I would say that they're interchangeable. I used copper gasket spray on my 305's head gasket with no issues, but I wouldn't use RTV or anything like that.
FYI, if the oil leak is on the left side, I'd double check it isn't the camshaft oil seal that's underneath the points cover.
FYI, if the oil leak is on the left side, I'd double check it isn't the camshaft oil seal that's underneath the points cover.
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Re: Oil leak from head gasket 81 KZ305
27 Feb 2025 15:40
I just degreased my bike and sure enough it looks like the cam shaft seal.
Thanks for pointing that out!
Thanks for pointing that out!
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Re: Oil leak from head gasket 81 KZ305
27 Feb 2025 18:06
I'll give that copper spray on the head gasket next time I have the head off. For now I'll just keep cleaning the oil off the fins.
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