another timing case question

[Burwickbiker]

how difficult is it to get the front cover off to blast and re-paint (06). Or is it easier to get the Hammerite out!!!

 

[Mr K]

It's easy to get off, but there's oil and stuff behind it....

 

[Burwickbiker]

thanx mate that was really helpfull

 

[Zigo]

Not that easy!

It's not that straightforward! See the Reprom or any paper repair manual before you try to remove the timing cover. Remember that the balancing shaft bearing is located in the cover. Here's a paste from the RepRom: <TABLE class="" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=fTwo style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2mm">"Attention</TD></TR><TR><TD class=fOne colSpan=2><TABLE borderColor=black cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 rules=none width="100%" border=1 frame=void valign="TOP"><COLGROUP><COL vAlign=top align=left width="100%"></COLGROUP><TBODY><TR><TD class=fOne style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1mm; PADDING-LEFT: 1mm; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0mm; PADDING-TOP: 0mm" vAlign=top><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=fOne style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1mm">While the timing-case cover is being removed and after it has been removed, there is a possibility of the balancing shaft being pushed forward in the engine. If this happens, the sealing lip of the shaft sealing ring will be damaged in the assembly procedure.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=fOne style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1mm; PADDING-LEFT: 1mm; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0mm; PADDING-TOP: 0mm" vAlign=top><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=fOne style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1mm">Always proceed as described below when removing the timing-case cover and make sure that the balancing shaft is not pushed forward"

another paste: <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=fOne style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1mm">"Install puller and thrust piece.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class="" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=fTwo style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1mm" vAlign=top width="1%"></TD><TD class=fTwo vAlign=top><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=fOne style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1mm">Pull the timing-case cover off far enough to permit removal of the inductive sensor from the crankshaft."</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Unless you are comfortable with this kind of dismantling an engine, better try this method described in this forum: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136102

Remember, no steel brush and use etch primer on aluminium

Good luck


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