Oil Leak from Valve cover?

[jarrettsab]

Still new with bikes, this is my first one (Honda CB350F 1973)

Well, about time I get to fixing this minor oil leak. One picture is of the actual location of the leak, which I am lead to believe is the valve cover. Should I just replace the valve cover? If so, how do i go about doing that?

Also, the other picture is of a crack in one of the tappet covers (i think) where could i buy more and how much should I pay?

Anything helps, thanks.

 

[Finnigan]

I've got several extra tappet covers if you need them. Just pay shipping

Mine are off of a cb360, check to make sure they'll work

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

No need to replace the cover just because it leaks. Remove it, clean the surfaces, (carefully, no gouging,) and re-seal.

Get a service manual. I believe there is no gasket on that particular joint. Just "Hondaseal."

 

[carnivorous chicken]

Yeah, don't replace the whole cover -- it's almost certainly a gasket leak. Here is the part # for the gasket, which is still available OEM: 12391-333-000. If you want a new tappet cover (or a whole new set) they are also still sold OEM for about $6 each: 12361-300-000. CB360 is same part #, so Finnigan's will work.

 

[jarrettsab]

Sounds like an easy fix. But how to go about resealing it?