98 electr glide head gasket leak Harley Engine Discuss 98 electr glide head gasket leak in the Harley Tech & Harley How-to forums; had my top end freshen up this past winter replaced head gaskets with james gasket set. have a head gasket leak on both front and back cylinders on left side. ...

[IndianaElectraGlide]

had my top end freshen up this past winter replaced head gaskets with james gasket set. have a head gasket leak on both front and back cylinders on left side.
my mech had replace my head bolts with some chrome ones after he had torqued the heads, my question can you torque down a set of james head gaskets twice.

Note before engine was freshen up never had a leak

Thanks

[JCourneyaP]

IEG: I wouldnt. I would replace them. Gaskets bad? Torqued down to tight? Uneven surface? Check it all and spend the extra cash on a new gasket set. I am cheap with gaskets but not in that part of the motor

[IndianaElectraGlide]

Originally Posted by JCourneyaP

IEG: I wouldnt. I would replace them. Gaskets bad? Torqued down to tight? Uneven surface? Check it all and spend the extra cash on a new gasket set. I am cheap with gaskets but not in that part of the motor

Thanks for the reply
there going to check the head and jug surfaces for flatness and replace
the gaskets.. man it was a short ride but it was nice. cant wait to get out and ride.should have the bike back together by the weekend but there calling for rain Sunday.