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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: chipripper on February 03, 2017, 01:17:41 PM

Title: Cam cap and valve cover o-rings question
Post by: chipripper on February 03, 2017, 01:17:41 PM
So I finally finished polishing my covers, and got my valves adjusted just right. So now a few questions:

When rimontaggio coperchi valvole, the manual says to always renew o-rings. Mine look to be in good shape, can I re-use them, and what is the recommended lube?

In the service manual torque settings (p.29) I see "rocker cover screws M6x1 10 9 11" no grease or lock indicated. <-- is this my cam cover? There was red lock on removal, do I need it, or should I tourque dry, or torque greased?

Pick of finished polishing
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af192/biggiebiggs/IMG_20170129_163638.jpg)

Pick of sweet new "bench buffer"
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af192/biggiebiggs/IMG_20170129_155556.jpg)

Pic of cap on head [thumbsup]
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af192/biggiebiggs/IMG_20170203_130744.jpg)
Title: Re: Cam cap and valve cover o-rings question
Post by: Speeddog on February 03, 2017, 08:14:01 PM
Rocker covers, re-use the O-rings if they're not damaged, a *very* light coat of grease works well.

Not sure what the OEM red lock actually is, I'd put it's strength ~ like Loctite blue.
I don't put Loctite on valve cover or cam endcap bolts.

Quote from: chipripper on February 03, 2017, 01:17:41 PM
So I finally finished polishing my covers, and got my valves adjusted just right. So now a few questions:

When rimontaggio coperchi valvole, the manual says to always renew o-rings. Mine look to be in good shape, can I re-use them, and what is the recommended lube?

In the service manual torque settings (p.29) I see "rocker cover screws M6x1 10 9 11" no grease or lock indicated. <-- is this my cam cover? There was red lock on removal, do I need it, or should I tourque dry, or torque greased?

Pick of finished polishing
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af192/biggiebiggs/IMG_20170129_163638.jpg)

Pick of sweet new "bench buffer"
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af192/biggiebiggs/IMG_20170129_155556.jpg)

Pic of cap on head [thumbsup]
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af192/biggiebiggs/IMG_20170203_130744.jpg)