Camshaft oil leak
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Camshaft oil leak
25 Sep 2022 07:06
I have a significant oil leak at the plug that covers the end of the camshaft. I tried to pull it out to see if I can replace the o-ring or something, but it won't come off, and I don't want to break anything.
I've searched extensively on the forum and even disassembly diagrams but I can't find out if that plug can be removed as is or if it is necessary to disassemble the head cover.
How can I unmount it?
I've searched extensively on the forum and even disassembly diagrams but I can't find out if that plug can be removed as is or if it is necessary to disassemble the head cover.
How can I unmount it?
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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Re: Camshaft oil leak
25 Sep 2022 09:00
I have never pulled a 400 top end apart, but in looking at partizilla
www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...covers-76-77-kz400-d
there is clear silicone used as a gasket between the head and the cover which covers the cam end cap.. I do not know if you have to pull the cover off and clean and re-due the silicone gasket or if you can just leave the cover on and attempt to seal up the cam end cap;
there is clear silicone used as a gasket between the head and the cover which covers the cam end cap.. I do not know if you have to pull the cover off and clean and re-due the silicone gasket or if you can just leave the cover on and attempt to seal up the cam end cap;
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Re: Camshaft oil leak
25 Sep 2022 10:42 - 25 Sep 2022 10:44
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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Re: Camshaft oil leak
26 Sep 2022 02:52 - 26 Sep 2022 02:54
Thank you all for your comments. However I still don't know if that plug can be removed without open the head. I drive the bike daily and I plan to open the engine soon to check several things (balancer chain, timing chain, joints...) but I would like to fix it temporarily so I can use the bike while.
I had thought about sealing with gasket paste from the outside, or maybe silicone (if the plug can't be removed)
I had thought about sealing with gasket paste from the outside, or maybe silicone (if the plug can't be removed)
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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Re: Camshaft oil leak
26 Sep 2022 04:26
The plug can´t be removed without open the head, so do a temporarily liquid sealing from the outside.
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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Re: Camshaft oil leak
26 Sep 2022 05:35Give it a good wash down with brake cleaner first, this will give the best chance of sealingThe plug can´t be removed without open the head, so do a temporarily liquid sealing from the outside.
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Re: Camshaft oil leak
26 Sep 2022 08:05
It is understood. Luckily I didn't force it...
I'll clean and seal, thank you all.
I'll clean and seal, thank you all.
(1976) Kawasaki KZ400-D3. All original, but: electronic reg/rec (Oregon Motorcycle Parts), new handlebar controls (w/ PASS/HORN/lights switch, LED dash lights (superbrightleds.com), Dynatek coil (3ohm), MAC mufflers, HEL brake hoses, rubber fork boots, 4.00 rear tyre (Dunlop K70), chromed chainguard
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