Engine side cover gaskets?

[Wildfire]

Are there any or is it just a sealant job? I'm just about to drain the oil and have the side covers off to get at the starter that I think has failed.

I'd like to get the monster back running by next weekend so have this week to order parts etc.

Cheers

[slob]

Use the Ducati/ThreeBond stuff
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=221263480814
Call a dealer, it might be cheaper than eBay

[Dirty]

Blimey £25! Is the Ducati one any different to the standard cheaper stuff?

[Wildfire]

£25! For that I'd expect it to fix the starter for me! :shocked:

Is it the same as High temp RTV Silicone?

Anyhow, so it turns out I need a puller to get the side case off. I'm going to have to wait for the father to return home so I can get the MIG out and make one. I have no idea where he's put all the equipment.

[slob]

It's about thirteen quid at Moto Rapido. You should get 10% off if you tell 'em you're a UKMOC member.

[Dirty]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ducati-Spare-Parts-Threebond-Liquid-Gasket-50G-748-916-996-749-1098-/181166462395?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a2e5cd5bb

[Wildfire]

Ah! much better! :D

[gary tompkins]

I would suggest using the pukka sealant. I't a lot of work to strip engine again if it leaks oil

[Dukedesmo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ducati-Spare-Parts-Threebond-Liquid-Gasket-50G-748-916-996-749-1098-/181166462395?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a2e5cd5bb

Or; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360491845943?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_2634wt_904

Which is twice as much for less...

[Wildfire]

Found Threebond 1215 250g from Raqceparts for £10.70.

[Flip]

Personally I love this stuff:
Loctite 5900 Flange Sealant.

Specifically an RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanising) sealant for pressed sheet steel, plastic and non rigid parts, machined and non machined parts with a large gap.

It can be used in addition to preformed gaskets to improve their sealing capabilities or without if you prefer, is un-effected by oil and is safe for the Oxygen sensor and Catalyst equipped applications found on more modern engines.

The only places it is not recommended for are head gaskets (for some reason I know not) and for surfaces immersed in petrol.

I have used this at work for pressurised oil tanks and also on my 48 year old 250cc race bike with great results (even the vertically split crank cases no longer leak- gaskets on their own leak on the old girl).

It's not particularly cheap but as others have said, you only want to do it once.