What are torque specs for cam cover bolts?
The deal is to tighten enough not to leak and yet not back out due to vibration and heat. You used sealer on the threads, which “acts” like a lubricant before it sets, so you could easily overtorque them if you use the spec. stated.
Is it okay to leave the cam cover on?
It is just a cover, it is not supporting no load so if it isn’t leakin keep your cotton pickin fingers away fom it. Actually I am with both TQ & Kemo…there are enough fasteners on the perimeter and if their torque is still okay after you check it I would say leave it as well.
When to fix a cam cover on a Harley?
Blue if you have to do it again soon or often, Red if you have to do it much, much later or never. TQ if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. It is just a cover, it is not supporting no load so if it isn’t leakin keep your cotton pickin fingers away fom it.
What does a valve cover gasket look like?
An engine has a valve cover that covers valve train components at the top of the engine, see this photo. A valve cover gasket seals the gap between the valve cover and the cylinder head. In most modern cars, the valve cover gasket is made of rubber.
How do you remove a cam cover gasket?
Remove the bolts in a “crossing pattern” which means you should remove the bolts in pairs that are on opposite sides of the cover rather than in pairs that are right next to each other. Removing and fastening bolts this way prevents the cover from warping. Remove and discard the cam cover gasket.
How do you remove a cam cover on a Sportster?
Unscrew the nine Allen bolts that hold the cam cover to the engine block and the cam support plate using a socket wrench and a 1/4 inch Allen socket. Remove the bolts in a “crossing pattern” which means you should remove the bolts in pairs that are on opposite sides of the cover rather than in pairs that are right next to each other.
Why do I need to remove my cam cover?
There are two common reasons to remove your cam cover. The first reason is to change out the cam or cams and if that is your intention you should know that as part of that process you should cut your standard pushrods with a bolt cutter, pull them out and replace them with adjustable pushrods.
When to replace the cam cover on a Harley Davidson?
Remove and discard the cam cover gasket. Replace this gasket when you begin to reinstall or replace the cam cover. Refasten the cam cover to the engine using the cross-pattern sequence described in the Harley-Davidson shop manual for your Sportster to tighten the Allen bolts.