Valve Cover Removal...The easy way.

[pacreamer]

I'm overhauling one of my CB100 engines and I've come to the point where I have to remove the two valve covers on top of the cylinder head. I want to make this as painless as possible so I'm asking for advise on the best method.


Basically what I'm wondering is if I should get a torque wrench for this job. I know I'll eventually need one, so might as well drop the $80 clams and pick one up.


I don't have 22mm socket for the valve covers yet so I already have to run to the hardware store for that...I don't wanna have to go twice!


What do you think?

 

[teazer]

You don't need a torque wrench for the tappet covers but you will need one to check the head bolts, so get both if the budget stretches that far.

 

[pacreamer]

Thanks man,


I'll try to grab both....I'll see what I have left tomo after the strip club tonight.

 

[Tim]

A 22mm wrench might be easier to work with for the tappet covers. They don't get torqued down - just snugged down into place, with o-rings.

 

[pacreamer]

Alas, no 22mm at the hardware store....

 

[hurley209]

go to harbor freight, torque wrench for 20$, ive had mine for over a year and still works fine.