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Me again.. XS400 maxim crank case cover. Mine is leaking a little. I’m having trouble getting a gasket, can I use rtv silicon? I’ve used it before with good outcomes. Thoughts?
 
Search the OEM part number. There are DOHC gakset fits out there also. You can also get a sheet of gasket material and make your own. Don't use RTV as it an get into the motor and plug up oil passages. When you get a gasket put a little grease on each side. This will make removing easy if you need to at any point and make sealing better. Tighten bolts in a star pattern and use equal torque.
 
Search the OEM part number. There are DOHC gakset fits out there also. You can also get a sheet of gasket material and make your own. Don't use RTV as it an get into the motor and plug up oil passages. When you get a gasket put a little grease on each side. This will make removing easy if you need to at any point and make sealing better. Tighten bolts in a star pattern and use equal torque.
Thanks. I will try the gasket paper route
 
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