Hi, I'm just about to remove the timing cover on my 2005 hexhead to get it powder coated. I have the bike partially stripped and up on my work table. The cover is corroded, I guess its a common problem.
I can see post relating to re-furbing in situ, but not much info on removing it.
My question is relating to the balancer shaft bearing. When I've removed all the M6 bolts and the alternator belt, should the cover pull off, with the balance shaft bearing staying in the case (I guess so as it's got a circlip on the front of it)
Do I need to tap the balance shaft slightly to free it through the bearing ?
I realise I need to replace the crank oil seal afterwards.
Also the Haynes manual makes reference to getting the engine at TDC and inserting a pin through the flywheel or similar.... is that a necessary step ?
Thanks
Mat
I can see post relating to re-furbing in situ, but not much info on removing it.
My question is relating to the balancer shaft bearing. When I've removed all the M6 bolts and the alternator belt, should the cover pull off, with the balance shaft bearing staying in the case (I guess so as it's got a circlip on the front of it)
Do I need to tap the balance shaft slightly to free it through the bearing ?
I realise I need to replace the crank oil seal afterwards.
Also the Haynes manual makes reference to getting the engine at TDC and inserting a pin through the flywheel or similar.... is that a necessary step ?
Thanks
Mat