GRiSO 1100 - Valve cover gasket

Hi everyone,

I bringing back this subject. I had a thread years ago, but couldn't find it.
It's about the valve cover gaskets for the 1100.
As I believe you all know, the original ones blow-up now and then without a warning, leaving you with soaked trousers and boots...If it happens during a long journey it's a pain...
Since long years ago I started using silicon gaskets from REAL GASKETS. It was a great improvement. They don't blow and can be reused multiple times.
There's a downside, however:
1- I could only find them in the USA, so I pay more for the freight than for the gaskets
2- Tighten them is a dilema...A little too tight and they crack when the engine heats up and the metal parts expand, a little too loose and the bolts tend to unscrew along time.

So, I would like to know from you (specially for the ones living in Europe) if someone has found a good alternative for the original gaskets.

Thanks a lot

I think the metal gaskets made by Valpolini are perfect for our GRiSO.  If you live in Europe you can buy them straight from Valpolini (here: link to Valpolini site).

Hi bioman.
They look good...Thanks. I'm gona give it a try.
I registred on the site, but still I'm not being able to see the price of these things...
Do you know how this works?

Ok, I got it.
I have to send a request for quotation.
Just did.
Thanks.

Yup, the Valpolini gaskets completely eliminate the issue and last pretty much forever.

Happy user of Valpolini gaskets...
Reused the several times

Thanks for the feedback guys.
I haver already ordered tem.

Hello Matias, I had the same problem a few times, especially on the left side valve cover and I solved it myself with thicker gasket paper and a good gasket paste.
The gaskets that I made have more than 8 years, have been removed for valve maintenance a few times and are still sealing fine, no need for expensive stuff.

Hi cse!
I will give Valpolini's a go...
They are not that expensive (7€ each, incl. IVA), i just don't know yet how much the post costs will be...
I think I will take the opportunity to get some other small bits from them (like the rubber bushings for the oil cooler) and dilute the post costs a little bit...

I use the green ones from the earlier 1100s, these I have used 7 or more times no issue. The originals (also fitted to the 2v Sport, Breva, Norge Engine) are so this you can almost see through them.