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Help ZXR250 - cam cover gaskets (plug holes)

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by tarmacsurfer, Sep 5, 2016.

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    ..specifically the 4 that fit over the spark plug holes under the cam cover.

    I didn't have the genuine ones available when servicing the engine so used standard rubber o-rings, so now (of course!) one of them is leaking and I have oil dripping from the plug drain hole onto the exhaust.

    Does anyone know a supplier of these or if another model shares the same part?

    Thanks.
     
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    Do you mean these highlighted below ?
    I just found another thread here with the same question, they are 28.0 x 2.0
    If they are just normal o'ring's try a bearing shop they may have some slightly thicker ?

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    Thanks all.
    The Ebay link work out at £55 (with post) - very expensive when I only need 4 o-rings !
    Megazip only have 2 in stock.

    It's confusing because the C-model fiche shows normal o-rings (as in my67xr's thread) but part 11009-1843 is definitely not a standard o-ring (and pisses oil on mine :) )
     
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    (I also tried UK Kawasaki dealers but no joy - prob as it's a grey import).
     
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    Cheers Adam.
    I'm thinking to pull the cover and make my own from some rubber matting (how hard can it be? :) )
     
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    These look like they might be difficult to source in the future, so I ordered an OEM one and will use it to make the mould. They will be reasonably priced, made from Viton and free shipping. Lead time is usually about 10 weeks.
    cheers
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    you da man !!!
     
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    Nice one Maelstrom.
     
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