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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Privateer on November 17, 2013, 07:37:31 PM

Title: cam cover removal?
Post by: Privateer on November 17, 2013, 07:37:31 PM
I'm trying to chase down an apparent oil leak on the horizontal cylinder.  In that process, I'm replacing the gaskets on the valve covers and the cam cover, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get the cam cover off.

My dusmo times guide doesn't mention this at all.  Is there some trick to it?



thanks
Title: Re: cam cover removal?
Post by: Speeddog on November 17, 2013, 08:18:33 PM
Try loosening the belt tensioner.

Get all the pulley marks lined up first.
Title: Re: cam cover removal?
Post by: Speeddog on November 18, 2013, 12:17:21 PM
Also, bonk the 'ears' of the cover to turn it, that will break the bond on the gasket.

Also gives you an edge to pull on....
Title: small oil leak
Post by: Privateer on December 14, 2013, 08:53:57 AM
Not sure if the new gasket fixed anything but i figured out the oil is also leaking out from where the stator wires exit the side case. 

I'm using the CA Cycleworks gasket on the side case.  Just get some of that gasket goo and squirt it on where the wires come out?
Title: Re: cam cover removal?
Post by: Speeddog on December 14, 2013, 09:14:14 AM
The only 100% successful method is to remove the sidecover and clean the rubber wire block, the notch in the sidecover, apply sealer to notch and block, and reassemble.

External application seldom works.
Title: Re: cam cover removal?
Post by: Privateer on December 14, 2013, 07:25:14 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on December 14, 2013, 09:14:14 AM
The only 100% successful method is to remove the sidecover and clean the rubber wire block, the notch in the sidecover, apply sealer to notch and block, and reassemble.

External application seldom works.

yeah sorry that's what I meant, disassembly and application, not trying to pipe it on like frosting.


thanks.