CRANKCASE
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
• Crankcase:
Cracks/damage → Replace.
TIP
• Thoroughly wash the crankcase halves in a
mild solvent.
• Thoroughly clean all the gasket surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces.
• Oil delivery passages
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
2. Inspect:
• Timing chain
• Oil pump drive chain
Damage/stiffness → Replace the chain
and sprocket as a set.
3. Inspect:
• Timing chain guide (intake side)
• Timing chain guide (exhaust side)
Damage/wear → Replace the timing chain
guide(-s).
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ENG