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Keep your powersports vehicle running smoothly with Vertex's premium complete gasket kit. This essential maintenance solution ensures optimal sealing for engines and transmissions, preventing leaks and maintaining peak performance.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: Includes all necessary gaskets for critical engine and transmission components.
- High-Durability Materials: Made from heat-resistant rubber and reinforced seals for long-term reliability.
- Easy Installation: Designed for straightforward replacement without specialized tools.
Why Choose This Product
Vertex's Complete Gasket Kit offers unmatched sealing performance for powersports engines and transmissions. Its durable construction resists oil and heat degradation, while the complete set reduces downtime by eliminating the need for multiple part purchases. Ideal for riders seeking reliable maintenance solutions that match original equipment specifications.
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Keep your powersports vehicle running smoothly with Vertex's premium complete gasket kit. This essential maintenance solution ensures optimal sealing for engines and transmissions, preventing leaks and maintaining peak performance.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: Includes all necessary gaskets for critical engine and transmission components.
- High-Durability Materials: Made from heat-resistant rubber and reinforced seals for long-term reliability.
- Easy Installation: Designed for straightforward replacement without specialized tools.
Why Choose This Product
Vertex's Complete Gasket Kit offers unmatched sealing performance for powersports engines and transmissions. Its durable construction resists oil and heat degradation, while the complete set reduces downtime by eliminating the need for multiple part purchases. Ideal for riders seeking reliable maintenance solutions that match original equipment specifications.
| SKU | GM10141689 |
|---|---|
| MPN | 808907 |
| Brand | Vertex |
| Category | Gaskets/Seals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vertex sells both top‑end and complete gasket kits. You must confirm on the product page and with the part number whether 808907 is labeled as a “Complete Gasket Kit” (typically includes top‑end and bottom‑end gaskets, O‑rings, and seals) or only top‑end. Check the kit contents list against your service manual.
Some complete kits include crankshaft and other oil seals, others are ‘gasket and O‑ring only.’ Verify the contents list or product photos for 808907 or cross‑check at Vertex’s catalog before assuming seals are included.
Follow the OEM service manual. Many modern paper/metal gaskets are designed to be installed dry, while specific joints (e.g., crankcase halves) may require a thin bead of case sealant. Do not coat every gasket in RTV unless the manual explicitly calls for it.
Generally, you must match the gasket kit to the engine platform and bore/compression requirements. Many big‑bore kits specify a particular base or head gasket thickness. Confirm that the Vertex 808907 kit is specified as compatible with your bore size and compression setup, or use the gaskets supplied with the big‑bore kit.
Use the Vehicle Fitment or ‘Find Parts for Your Machine’ tool on the retailer site and cross‑reference the part number 808907 in Vertex’s catalog. You should verify year, make, model, and sometimes sub‑model (e.g., X vs R, EFI vs carb). If in doubt, contact the retailer with your VIN.
Installation Guide
Difficulty
Medium
Est. Time
1 hr 30 min
Tools Required
- metric socket set
- ratchet and extensions
- torque wrench (inch‑lb and ft‑lb as needed)
- Allen/hex keys
- screwdrivers
- plastic scraper or gasket scraper (non‑marring)
- brake cleaner or gasket surface cleaner
- shop rags
- rubber mallet
- pick set or dental pick (for removing old O‑rings/seals)
- service manual for torque specs and sequence
Pro Tips
- Always have the OEM service manual open for the exact engine this kit is being installed on (torque values, patterns, sealant locations).
- Dry‑fit each gasket first to confirm orientation and hole alignment before applying any sealant or closing cases.
- Use a plastic or brass scraper and solvent to avoid gouging aluminum sealing surfaces.
- Lightly oil O‑rings and seals with clean engine oil or assembly lube before installation.
- If doing a full top‑end/bottom‑end rebuild, lay gaskets and seals out on a clean towel and match them to the manual diagrams so nothing is missed.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Re‑using old gaskets or O‑rings instead of replacing them all
- Not thoroughly cleaning gasket surfaces, leaving old material that causes oil/coolant leaks
- Using excessive RTV/silicone where it’s not specified by the service manual
- Incorrect torque or torque sequence on cylinder head and case fasteners
- Pinching or misaligning gaskets during assembly
- Forgetting to re‑torque head bolts (if specified) after initial heat cycle
Comparison vs Stock/OEM
Vertex gasket kits are generally built as OEM‑equivalent replacements, matching or closely approximating OEM materials, thicknesses, and sealing performance while often being more economical than purchasing every gasket individually from a dealer.
Improvements
- Cost savings versus buying each OEM gasket separately
- Convenience of having all major engine gaskets and many O‑rings in a single kit
- In many applications, upgraded materials for critical seals compared to very old OEM designs
Considerations
- Exact material and thickness may differ slightly from OEM; always verify compression‑sensitive gaskets (head/base) for high‑performance builds.
- Some OEM specialty gaskets or formed parts may not be included; check the contents list against the service manual.
Durability & Warranty
Expected Lifespan
When installed correctly on clean surfaces and torqued to spec, a quality complete gasket kit should last the normal service life of the engine top‑end or bottom‑end interval (often hundreds of hours on off‑road equipment, assuming no overheating or detonation issues).
Warranty
Typical powersports gasket kits include a limited manufacturer defect warranty only (against material or manufacturing defects before installation). Exact coverage for Vertex 808907 must be confirmed with Vertex or the retailer.
Maintenance
There is no direct maintenance for gaskets themselves; longevity depends on proper installation and normal operating conditions. Regularly check for oil or coolant leaks and address overheating, detonation, or over‑pressurization of the cooling system promptly to prevent premature gasket failure.
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