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Oil Tank Gasket
Oil Tank Gasket
Fits all Sidewinder & Viper Models
The rubber gasket is designed to seal the oil tank housing to the outer chain case cover in place of RTV gasket maker. The RTV gasket is notorious for developing slow leaks. Once a leak developes, they often times are stubborn to seal up again. This gasket is constructed of an oil resistant rubber. Gasket is a direct fit on the Viper. Sidewinders require some minor trimming to clear the screen and a casting rib. See video for explanation on this trimming.
The Sidewinder tanks are more prone to leaks due to excessive pressure buildup that results from a frozen roll over valve. I have an alarm coming soon that will alert operators if the roll over valve is frozen shut. This alarm will activate within seconds upon start up if pressure starts building in the tank.
When installing, torque screws to 6 ft lbs and apply blue Loctite to the screws. DO NOT torque to the factory spec of 12 ft lbs as gasket may tear.
The Sidewinder tanks are more prone to leaks due to excessive pressure buildup that results from a frozen roll over valve. I have an alarm coming soon that will alert operators if the roll over valve is frozen shut. This alarm will activate within seconds upon start up if pressure starts building in the tank.
Gasket retail price is $30
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- Used Part Inventory
- Kimpex & WPS Catalogs
- How to Order Parts
- Online Store
- Blog...updated 1/13/21
- Aftermarket Goodies 1/13/21
- Whole Sled for Sale 1/13/21
- Engine Inventory 9/28/20
- Front Tunnel Saver NEW
- Driveshaft Saver New
- DMC Top Gear NEW
- Rider Alert Device (RAD)
- EXUP Cable Delete NEW
- Chain Tensioner Bolt NEW
- Single Shot Relay Rods NEW
- GPS Mounting Plate NEW
- Oil Tank Gasket
- MPS - Power Steering
- Seat Concepts/WRP Seats
- Ice Scratchers & Mounts
- Key Switch Relocate
- Procross Cargo Mount
- Rear Tunnel Savers
- Fuel Caddy & Cargo
- Build Your Own Linq
- Center Shock Cross Shaft
- Snow Tracker Skags
- No Freeze Relay
- Yamaha Single Keel Ski
- Solid Axle 4 Wheel Kit
- Camso 7" Wide Skis
- Torsion Block Relocate
- Coolant Hose Saver
- Intercooler Guard
- Upper Cross Shaft Saver
- Sidewinder Radiator Kit
- 4th Wheel Kits
- Belly Pan Protector
- Copper Exhaust Gaskets/Donuts
- Belt Adjust/Change Tool
- Chaincase Protector
- Seat Screw
- Curve Skis
- Mono Shock Cable Delete
- Japan Throttle Kit
- Skid Plates
- Viper Fuse Box Relocate Kit
- FX Nytro Dual Fan Kit
- Nytro Steering Relocate
- Torsion Spring Adjusters
- 13mm Sway Bars
- Oil Tank Saver
- Bulkhead Saver Kits
- Bulkhead Repair Kit
- Excell "X" Idler Wheels
- Snow Flap Plate
- Soft Start Clutching
- Mirror Kits
- Extrovert Track Drivers
- Rail Savers for 136" Mono
- Engine Saver I
- Headlight Repair kit
- Suspension Mounting Plates
- Multi Rate Big Boy Spring