rounded off valve cover

wr250f95 · 07-21-2008, 10:10 PM

I rounded off one of the valve covers on my xr250r, any tips on how to get it out? if you arent familar with the engine there are four 23mm nut type deals that you take out to get to the rocker arms, help

tigmaster · 07-21-2008, 11:01 PM

Yup... I would safely turn it into a slot. Then... once it is off, grind it to a hex pattern for a smaller wrench.

wr250f95 · 07-21-2008, 11:03 PM

thats what I was assuming, Im worried that my die grinder will tear thru the soft material too quickly thus its hack saw time which is not exciting like the die grinder.

tigmaster · 07-21-2008, 11:05 PM

Ya, but safe. Think how bad it would be if you cut through. Someone would then be taking their engine apart. Metal shavings would be no good.

wr250f95 · 07-21-2008, 11:07 PM

probably new main cover time too.
I will do it when I put a new piston and timing chain in this winter as the engine is getting seperated from the frame for the first time since the bikes birth.

2strokez1 · 07-22-2008, 06:57 AM

Mattel flathead screwdriver..or a sledge hammer thats all we use because we dont have right tools but we gt the job done!!

turtlemann14 · 07-22-2008, 11:01 AM

pipe wrench? no really out it on the cutter lip of the cover

BansheeRider · 07-22-2008, 11:21 AM

you could drill a small hole through the bolt and then stick something in the hole and twist ?

wr250f95 · 07-22-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjscott2012

you could drill a small hole through the bolt and then stick something in the hole and twist ?

metal shavings=not good for the rockers

turtlemann14 · 07-22-2008, 11:48 AM

tig weld a shaft to it lol

07-21-2008, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,447 iTrader: (1)	rounded off valve cover I rounded off one of the valve covers on my xr250r, any tips on how to get it out? if you arent familar with the engine there are four 23mm nut type deals that you take out to get to the rocker arms, help __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

07-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	Yup... I would safely turn it into a slot. Then... once it is off, grind it to a hex pattern for a smaller wrench. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

07-21-2008, 11:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,447 iTrader: (1)	thats what I was assuming, Im worried that my die grinder will tear thru the soft material too quickly thus its hack saw time which is not exciting like the die grinder. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

07-21-2008, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	Ya, but safe. Think how bad it would be if you cut through. Someone would then be taking their engine apart. Metal shavings would be no good. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

07-21-2008, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,447 iTrader: (1)	probably new main cover time too. I will do it when I put a new piston and timing chain in this winter as the engine is getting seperated from the frame for the first time since the bikes birth. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

07-22-2008, 06:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
2strokez1 C Rider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: south jersey Posts: 181 iTrader: (0)	Mattel flathead screwdriver..or a sledge hammer thats all we use because we dont have right tools but we gt the job done!! __________________ 2 strokez= 4 strokez= 88'cr250r 89'rm250

07-22-2008, 11:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,360 iTrader: (0)	pipe wrench? no really out it on the cutter lip of the cover __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

07-22-2008, 11:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,360 iTrader: (0)	tig weld a shaft to it lol __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

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