| Author | Message | ||
     Dave_02_1200 |
Is there a better alternative to using a standard OEM gasket? Mine leaked a lot of trans fluid today. I did not leak before today, then it let go all at once. It was a bit frightening because it covered my rear tire and brake rotor. I don't want it to happen again so I want the best gasket available. | ||
| Steveford |
Cometic looks to be better made than the current stock ones. | ||
| Jramsey |
IMO the oem coated steel shim gasket is hard to beat,I've popped the cover off multiple times and reinstalled and never had a leak or weep. | ||
| Steveford |
That's what I was expecting to get but that's not what my friendly HarLee dealer handed me. They said it was the newest one and it was fiber with no coating or steel like the XB has. Maybe they were mistaken? | ||
| Hootowl |
I think that might be the case. And if it isn't, ask for the old metal model. | ||
| Kalali |
The gasket I got from the dealer a few days ago looks like a flat steel gasket sandwiched between two synthetic brown color "shims". Seems real well made. Definitely not a paper gasket. | ||
| Tony302 |
They might of sold you some aftermarket one they probably were holding on to or maybe defected one i take it back and compare with the others they have in stock | ||
| Steveford |
Shoot, I put some Hylomar on it and installed it months ago. A little late for returns. | ||
| Dpb |
I had that problem several years ago. I put sealer on, then installed the gasket. Blew several gaskets out. Asked the dealer about it. I was told not to use sealer. That solved my problem. Then H-D came out with the coated steel gasket. | ||
| Kalali |
Following the proper tightening sequence and torque are absolutely critical in how long the gaskets will last. | ||
| Alfau |
I don't use a gasket. Not to save the money, but because No gasket is needed. Loctite 518. |
