Cheap Gaskets?

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  1. StuarT595

    StuarT595 Active Member

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    #1 StuarT595, Dec 2, 2020
    Does anyone have any positive experiences OR nightmares when it comes to saving a couple of quid on unbranded gaskets from eBay? Example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291905849388

    With the bolt seals this represents a massive saving on say Fowler’s and WoT...what’s your thoughts/advice?
     
  2. StuarT595

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    #2 StuarT595, Dec 2, 2020
    Would you say that perhaps it’s OK for the ‘lesser’ and easier to replace gaskets such as this cheap set... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291455479563
    ...and maybe stick to the main suppliers for the critical and difficult to get at gaskets, like the cam and head for example?
     
  3. J S Chappell

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    #3 J S Chappell, Dec 3, 2020
    Why risk it???
     
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  4. dilligaf

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    #4 dilligaf, Dec 3, 2020
    It’s a lot of work AGAIN if they fail :confused:
     
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  5. Yorkshireman

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    #5 Yorkshireman, Dec 3, 2020
    Pfffft, if you haven’t made a gasket from an old cereal box you’re not a real motorbicyclist. :p
     
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  6. StuarT595

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    #6 StuarT595, Dec 3, 2020
    Decision made then...branded gaskets for the head and cam cover. I wouldn’t want to head back in there again.
     
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  7. steve lovatt

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    #7 steve lovatt, Dec 3, 2020
    Definitely not worth the risk! :cool:
     
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  8. dilligaf

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    #8 dilligaf, Dec 3, 2020
    It’s the head gasket that would be my main concern :confused:
    The rest of them would probably be ok :)
    Depends on the savings against the risk :confused:
     
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  9. Yorkshireman

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    #9 Yorkshireman, Dec 3, 2020

    If I had half the talent of this guy:pensive:
     
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  10. Tricky-Dicky

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    #10 Tricky-Dicky, Dec 3, 2020
    Copper head gaskets are a bit of a faf to make, i loved it when they developed silicone for gaskets you could have an oil tight Triumph.;)
     
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  11. StuarT595

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    #11 StuarT595, Dec 3, 2020
    Brilliant...could watch that all day
     
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    #12 StuarT595, Dec 3, 2020
    Brilliant...could watch that all day
     
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  13. andypandy

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    #13 andypandy, Dec 3, 2020
    Never used cereal boxes but i've used telephone directory covers.:cool:
     
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  14. DCS222

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    #14 DCS222, Dec 4, 2020
    I had one issue with a pattern gasket for my old trumpet, but it was an identification issue. You have to split the engine casing to change the drive sprocket iirc. My bike was a Legend but the gasket was for a Sprint of the same year. Slightly, but obviously, different when married up to the engine casing. I called the dealer up, who apologised and sent out the new gasket the same day.
    New one fitted like a dream, but I’d had a couple of days without oil in the engine.
    Never leaked and all was good otherwise
     
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