So i just put all new valves, seals, timing chain, and manual tensioner in my 400ex. Brand new gaskets and the one at the top of the piston that the head (that holds the valves) sits on is leaking pretty bad. I torqued the 4 nuts to 33 ft lbs. is this because it used to leak all the time and now the surfaces arnt smooth? I dont want to get either surface machined out.. Ive stuck enough money into this. Can I just put a thin layer of RTV Black above and below that 3 plate gasket? or Should I just get rid of that gasket all together and replace it with the RTV? It leaks pretty bad.. Oil all over the front and every time i hit the throttle it whistles and blows air on my left leg…
Thanks!