Installing Timing Case Cover - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Installing timing case cover

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Insert O-ring (1) for chain tensioner into timing
case cover.
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Install chain tensioner in timing case cover.
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Prevent chain tensioner from moving with pin,
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Clean and degrease the sealing face, apply a thin
coat of Omni VISC 1002, taking care not to omit
the area around the bores marked above (2), see
black line on sealing face shaded grey.
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Fill the expansion grooves (arrows) with sealing
compound.
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Note:
Remove excess sealing compound with a spatula.
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Chain tensioner to timing case cover ............. 9 Nm
Timing case cover .......................................... 9 Nm
Screw plug for pin .......................................... 9 Nm
Checking valve clearances
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Valve clearances:
Inlet ..................... 0.15...0.20 mm (0.005...0.007 in)
Exhaust ............... 0.25...0.30 mm (0.009...0.011 in)
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Adjusting valve clearances
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Introduce the cables for the oil-pressure switch
and water temperature switch through the cable
duct.
Install the timing case cover and tighten the se-
curing screws. Make sure that the long screws
are installed in the correct positions (arrows).
Remove the chain tensioner pin and tighten the
screw plug.
Turn the engine over and check the relative po-
sitions of the camshaft sprockets and the
crankshaft gear.
Tightening torque:
Turn the engine over by turning the crankshaft
(counter-clockwise).
Measure valve clearance with feeler gauge.
Remove the camshaft if valve clearance has to
be adjusted.
Replace the corresponding bucket tappets.
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